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Following their widely praised production of Twelfth Night last August, Belfast-based MidCoast Shakespeare Studio is proud to bring (Lady) Macbeth, an original adaptation of the Shakespearean classic, to the Belfast City Park this June. The character of Lady Macbeth is based on a historical figure, but she is only portrayed as the grasping, devious villain of Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth. All of her husband’s sins are laid at her feet, and her story is mostly a cautionary tale about trusting ambitious women. Would we think about her differently if we knew her full story?
If we knew that she was married before, and that after having a son, her first husband was murdered? And many historians believe it was Macbeth who killed her first husband?
We at MidCoast Shakespeare Studio have taken on the challenge of telling a more authentic version of Lady Macbeth’s story. We use Shakespeare’s classic text from Macbeth, along with original elements, and a bit of witchy magic to give Lady Macbeth back her voice. We partner with local musicians and businesses, and bring together theater artists from near and far, to breathe new life into this timeless classic. We hope folks from our local community will come join us as we celebrate Lady Macbeth!
On June 14th, we will partner with the Colonial Theatre in Belfast for a community fundraiser event: An Evening with Lady Macbeth, featuring live performances from our play and a screening of Kurosawa’s adaptation of Macbeth, Throne of Blood. For details, visit: https://colonialtheatre.com/events/
On June 24-28, we invite you to join us for our free performances of (Lady) Macbeth in Belfast City Park. For more information, please visit: www.midcoastshakes.com/events
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