Macbeth at the Drum

After two years, The Tamaritans are delighted to be returning to The Drum at Theatre Royal Plymouth with one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. 

When three witches prophesy that the Scottish general Macbeth will become King of Scotland, it sets in motion a series of ill-fated and tragic events. A dark tale of witchcraft and murder, and one of Shakespeare’s most popular (and shortest) plays, Macbeth will appeal to those well versed in Shakespearean drama, as well as offer an excellent introduction to his work. This contemporary and accessible production from the Plymouth-based Tamaritans Theatre Company is directed by Richard Haighton, bringing Macbeth into our world with present-day references, while also intriguingly interweaving the peripheral viewpoint of one of the minor characters – the aptly named Seyton. As a retired drama teacher, Richard is no stranger to productions of ‘The Scottish Play’, having directed it three times in the past, and after the many challenges of the pandemic and disruption to theatres, he decided that a play with a curse was an appropriate choice!

And what’s more, the lead role of Macbeth is being played by Tim Randell of Links Magazines. Tim is an ardent supporter of local amateur dramatics and an accomplished actor who has previously taken on roles such as Fagan in Oliver!, CS Lewis in Shadowlands, Orsino in Twelfth Night, and Nathan Detroit in Guys & Dolls. His partner in crime, Lady Macbeth, will be the talented Suzanne Hooper, who played Elizabeth Proctor in The Tamaritans production of The Crucible, and directed Elephants in 2020. Aided by a strong local cast, this play about conflict, greed and ambition promises to hit the spot, so whether you are a theatre lover or a student, don’t miss this opportunity to see it. For more details and tickets visit theatreroyal.com/whats-on/macbeth or thetamaritans.org.uk