The Barden Party presents: Macbeth – a sassy, sexy, bluegrass twist!
Dates 27 May - 1 June
Times See below
Ticket prices See below
Fresh from sold-out seasons in Dunedin, Christchurch, Nelson, Wellington and Newcastle, a 90-show tour across N.Z. and Australia, and winners of Best Theatre for week 2 at Adelaide Fringe 2025, New Zealand troubadours, The Barden Party brings its award-winning, internationally touring Macbeth to Melbourne!
With humour, heart and live music, this bold reimagining blends Shakespeare’s dark tale of ambition and betrayal with a cheeky bluegrass twist – Shakespeare like you’ve never seen before!
Featuring music from Albi & the Wolves, Old Crow Medicine Show, The SteelDrivers, Justin Bieber, Hozier, Mumford & Sons, Poor Man’s Poison, Dolly Parton and Noah Kahan.
Presented by The Barden Party
To book a Shakespeare Double Bill 2 Show Pack for $60 click HERE
27 May - 1 June
Tuesday 27 May: 8.30pm (Opening Night)
Wednesday 28 May: 8.30pm (Industry Night)
Thursday 29 May: 8.30pm
Friday 30 May: 8.30pm
Saturday 31 May: 8.30pm
Sunday 1 June: 8.30pm
$40 Standard
$35 Concession
$35 Groups (6+)
$60 Shakespeare Double Bill 2 Pack (to book click the link opposite)
90-minutes (no interval)
All Chapel Off Chapel performances have a strict lockout policy.
Latecomers may not be admitted. Please arrive at least 15-minutes before performance time.
Seating: Allocated Seating
PLEASE NOTE: If you require accessible seating or wheelchair access, call the Box Office on 03 8290 7000, Monday-Friday between 10am and 4pm to book your tickets.
Adult themes
Depictions of violence & suicide
Coarse language
This performance is suitable for ages 12+
Venue will open one hour prior to showtime.
The venue is CASHLESS.
