Two artists from The Barden Party, one playing a violin and the other a banjo
Comedy, Theatre

Macbeth

The Barden Party presents: Macbeth – a sassy, sexy, bluegrass twist!

  • Dates 27 May - 1 June 2025

  • Times See below

  • Ticket prices See below

Past Event

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

What the critics are saying

    Exciting and brilliant theatre, breathing new life into the Bard.

    Stage Whispers

  • …leaves the audience haunted.

    Glam Adelaide

    Heartfelt, sexy, inspired.

    Brisbane Stage

Connect with the Artist

Dates

27 May - 1 June 2025

Times

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

Tickets

$40 Standard
$35 Concession
$35 Groups (6+)
$60 Shakespeare Double Bill 2 Pack (to book click the link opposite)

Duration

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 & Accessibility

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.

CONTAINS

Adult themes
Depictions of violence & suicide
Coarse language
This performance is suitable for ages 12+

Additional Information

Venue will open one hour prior to showtime.
The venue is CASHLESS.

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