Blood will have blood. Unbridled ambition, supernatural forces, and murderous desires reign supreme in Shakespeare’s most poetic examination of evil. When three witches tell Macbeth that he will become King of Scotland, he plots with his wife to attain the title through an assassination; a bloody act that gives him his crown and sends him careening down the path of his own undoing. Artistic Director Simon Godwin directs Tony and BAFTA Award-winner Ralph Fiennes (The English Patient) and Olivier Award-winner Indira Varma (Game of Thrones) in this thrilling account of how our minds deceive us and how a guilty conscience can undo us all. 

1301 W St. NE

The Cast

Back row (L to R): Jonathan Case, Lola Shalam, Ben Allen, Richard Pepper, Ralph Fiennes, Indira Varma, Ben Turner, Michael Hodgson, Keith Fleming, Steffan Rhodri, Levi Brown, and Ewan Black.
Front row (L to R): Ethan Thomas, Jake Neads, Lucy Mangan, Rebecca Scroggs, Rose Riley, and Danielle Fiamanya.

Photo by Oliver Rosser.

MACBETH FAQs

Why is the show taking place off-site?

• This production’s concept includes staging the show in a custom-built theatre space in each of the four cities it will tour (Liverpool, Edinburgh, London, and D.C.). STC’s team will be building the stage, creating a unique lobby experience, enhancing security, and designing immersive installations that bring patrons into the heart of Birnam Wood.

Where will the performances take place?

• The D.C. run has found its home at 1301 W St. NE. Situated in Brentwood, this impressive sound stage (formerly part of BET Studios) offers more than 40,000 square feet to create the world of the play. More features of the building include:
  • Conveniently located 20 minutes from STC’s Harman Hall
  • Plenty of on-site parking (cost TBD)
  • ADA-approved entrances and facilities
  • 700-seat house offers an intimate experience 

When will single tickets be on sale?

• Single Tickets for the general public will go on sale in December. STC Subscribers and Package Holders get the best seats for the best prices—get your 3- or 4-Play Package today to secure your seats.

What are “premium” tickets?

•  In addition to excellent seats, the premium package offers free valet parking, donor lounge access, unlimited free concessions, discounts on merchandise, and a special souvenir program. These exclusive tickets are limited and will be made available to the public for $500. 

Will the entire UK cast also be part of the STC run?

• Yes—Ralph Fiennes, Indira Varma, and the rest of the Macbeth cast will travel across the pond with the production. 

Health and Safety

All STC spaces are MASK FRIENDLY.  This means all patrons, masked and unmasked, are welcome in our spaces.