Just Macbeth! (abridged) | The Players

Presented by Bell Shakespeare
 Just Macbeth! (abridged) | The Players
Outstanding. Lively, fun, energetic and educational.
Joyce Conte, Sir Joseph Banks High School NSW
This is always a spectacular incursion. When I think we couldn't possibly match the previous performance, The Players prove me wrong.
Sharon Behl-Shanks, Jamberoo Public School NSW

By Andy Griffiths

Adapted by Joanna Erskine

TOURING TO ALL STATES AND TERRITORIES

What do you get when you combine Shakespeare, Andy Griffiths, garden gnomes, daggers, Wizz Fizz and brussels sprouts? Just Macbeth! (abridged) Of course!

Journey to medieval Scotland for this perfect introduction to Shakespeare for young audiences, and the young at heart. Just Macbeth! (abridged) is a really silly version of Shakespeare’s great big gory tragedy packed into a pocket-sized play.

Exploring the themes and story of Macbeth through the eyes of Andy Griffiths’ much-loved characters, this hilarious and irreverent take on Shakespeare’s classic tragedy will have you in stitches!  

The Players are Bell Shakespeare’s touring ensemble of professional artists who bring Shakespeare to life in schools and communities across Australia.

50-minute performances are paired with a 10-minute Q&A for an action-packed hour of Shakespeare immersion. Each show comes with its own comprehensive Online Learning Pack to ensure you can make the most of the performance with pre- and post-show resources and exercises.

Each performance explores key scenes and soliloquies, analysis of Shakespeare’s language, choices and themes and contemporary commentary all wrapped up in a fresh, modern narrative.

The Players are sure to be a favourite of students and teachers alike. Book one show or host us for the entire day. Forget booking buses, let us come to you. We’re looking forward to delivering high-energy Shakespeare shows in your school.

BOOKINGS

To make a booking or enquiry, simply press the GREEN Enquiry/Booking Request Button above right to directly contact the booking team. They will answer you promptly to discuss your booking including when payment will be required.

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Show Details

Type

incursion

Year Level Suitability

2 - 7

Curriculum area

The Arts - Drama English History

Themes

Artform

Duration

1 hour

Cost

$1,100 per performance for up to 140 students. Additional students $7.50 each up to max audience of 200.

Term

Term 2 Term 3

Availability

NSW: April – July 2026

ACT: 17 May – 2 July 2026

TAS: 6–24 September 2026

VIC: 31 May – 23 July 2026

QLD: 12–23 July 2026

SA: 2–30 August 2026

WA: 9 August – 3 September 2026

NT: 13–20 September 2026

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