This new, powerful and critically acclaimed production, directed by Glenn Elston, is fresh from a sold-out Melbourne season. Starring the “Deeply Compelling” Hugh Sexton (Neighbours, Pop-up Globe, Ghost Rider) as Macbeth and the “Magnetic” Nicole Nabout (The Clearing,Return to Paradise and The Librarians)as Lady Macbeth it makes “the experience of watching of watching shakespeare alfresco something special”.
“Even the best theatre sets can’t deliver the same atmosphere as the Royal Botanic Gardens”
Three witches wait on a dankheath to tempt and entice Macbeth to follow his dream to reach for and ultimately receive the highest title – King of Scotland. But it comes with the very expensive price of self-destruction.
Set beneath the heritage trees of Kew Gardens, this is a Macbeth in uniquely beautiful surroundings – as twilight falls, the stage is set for Shakespeare Under the Stars.
The internationally acclaimed, Australian Shakespeare Company, is proud to continue presenting it’s exciting and visceral productions of Shakespeare, in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Tickets to Macbeth include entry into Kew Gardens. An idyllic afternoon of nature followed by theatre under the stars awaits you.
Tuesday – Sunday: 7:30pm
Running time: 2 Hour 20 Minutes plus a
20-minute intermission
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Guests are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the show start time, to allow enough time to process tickets and walk from the gate to the performance site.
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Patrons affected by a cancelled performance are invited to exchange their tickets for an alternative performance date/time or receive a full refund via their booking agent.
Entry via Victoria Gate (TW9 3JR) is advised
All other gates will be closed from 7pm
Kew Gardens Map Reference: C8 (Next to the Pavilion Bar and Grill)
The performance location is approximately a 15 minute walk from Victoria Gate.
Customers exit from the gardens at the end of the performance via a gate close to performance location.
By Tube:
Kew Gardens station (500m to Victoria Gate)
By Train:
Kew Bridge station (800m to Elizabeth Gate)
By Bus:
Route 65 stops at Victoria Gate
By Bike:
Racks are available at all gates
By Car:
Parking will not be available at Kew Gardens Brentford Gate Car Park. You may use on street parking in Richmond town.
Free Accessible Parking: Blue Badge Holder's street parking available on Lichfield Road, Leyborne Park, Burlington Avenue. Spaces are limited.
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Children aged 4 and under - Free
Children aged 5 and over must have a ticket.
Kew Members are entitled to exclusive discounts! Simply book at membership prices during ticket selection. Be sure to have your membership ready at checkout to enjoy these special savings.
Essential Companion of ticket-holder's with accessibility needs are admitted FREE. Please select an additional Essential Companion ticket when making your ticket selection. Proof of disability and Carers Card ID will be required upon entry.
Concession tickets are for visitors with a disability, senior citizens (65+) and visitors with pension benefits. This includes jobseekers receiving benefits, high school and tertiary students. ID will need to be shown on entry.
Please purchase all tickets in advance as there is limited capacity to each performance. Please note that there is no box office at Kew gardens so it is crucial that you book in advance. If you arrive and require additional tickets, this can be done online via your telephone or tablet device. If you require assistance Theatre On Kew Staff will be at Victoria Gate and the performance site 60 minutes prior to the performance start time to assist you with ticketing and direction enquiries.
Entrance to the performance location and access to the box office opens 1 hour prior to the performance start time.
Please note, this performance takes place at Theatre Lawn, Next to the Pavilion Bar and Grill which is a 15 minute walk from Victoria Gate. Guests are asked to at least arrive 30 minutes prior to the show start time, to allow enough time to process tickets and walk from the gate to the performance site. We recommend using the rest rooms on the way to the playing space or prior to the show starting as there is a little bit of a walk.
The performance takes place in one location in a picnic theatre format.
Each ticket to this performance includes admission to the Garden's pre-show. Please note the Gardens will not be open for visitation after the show.
Please arrive at Kew Gardens through the Victoria Gate entrance only. TheatreOnKew staff will then direct you to the performance site Theatre Lawn, Next to the Pavilion Bar and Grill. The performance location is approximately a 15 minute walk from Victoria Gate.
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Please use the restrooms prior to the show as the bathrooms a few minutes walk from the playing space.
Wherever possible, please use public transport to the Gardens. For transport information, please see our FAQ.
Please note: all other entrance gates to Kew Garden's will close at 7pm.
Customers exit from the gardens at the end of the performance via a gate close to performance location.
