Macbeth

By William Shakespeare; Directed by Yasen Peyankov; April 11—18, 2026

Set in medieval Scotland and partly based on a true historical account, MACBETH charts the bloody rise to power and tragic downfall of a Scottish general tempted by a prophecy from three witches that he will become king. Fueled by his own ambition and by the convincing arguments of his wife, Macbeth murders the king and usurps the crown. Consumed by guilt and paranoia, he descends into a whirlpool of political violence and retribution, clinging to power as he becomes increasingly isolated on his path to ruin.

Shakespeare's shortest tragedy is packed with action and reveals how little humanity has evolved in the last six centuries. It still feels strikingly relevant as it explores the eternal themes of power, corruption, and the destructive nature of unchecked ambition.

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