imitating the dog theatre company to premiere audacious new retelling of William Shakespeare’s MACBETH

From imitating the dog comes Macbeth, an audacious and dazzling new retelling of William Shakespeare’s tale of ambition, betrayal, and downfall, which opens at CAST Doncaster on 21-22 February before touring until May.

Three mysterious figures enter the stage. They talk of the hurly-burly, of thunder and lightning, and of a young couple who believe they can overthrow the old regime. They conjure the Macbeths, placing them in a dangerous new world where paranoia, betrayal, and brutality rule.

imitating the dog's daring retelling of Macbeth is a neon noir thriller where Shakespeare’s original language collides with startling new scenes, stunning visuals, and a powder-keg intensity.

Co-Director and Artistic Director of imitating the dog, Andrew Quick, said: “Macbeth is such an extraordinary play. Shakespeare’s exploration of power, ambition, violence, and love seems so relevant to today.  We’re bringing a unique take to the original, while being true to the spirit of all those amazing words and scenes.  It will be a Macbeth as you’ve never seen before – but it’s still Shakespeare.”

After Doncaster, the production visits Harrogate, Lancaster, Salford, Durham, Colchester, Liverpool and Huddersfield. The show will also be touring Switzerland from 21-25 March.

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