Experience one of Shakespeare’s most powerful tragedies reimagined for a modern audience, as Macbeth takes centre stage at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC).
In celebration of their 20th anniversary, the acclaimed Shake & Stir Theatre Co presents a bold new production of this gripping classic. Set against a world of rolling news, political spectacle, and relentless ambition, this razor-sharp adaptation follows a celebrated war hero who becomes the focus of media obsession. Driven by a partner as charismatic as she is dangerous, ambition spirals into a high-stakes battle played out under the glare of a 24-hour news cycle.
Faithful to Shakespeare’s original text yet strikingly contemporary in vision, this large-scale production transforms Macbeth into a dark, seductive descent shaped by power, perception, and the cost of unchecked ambition. In a world where loyalty is currency and reputation is everything, one couple’s rise threatens to bring their entire empire crashing down.
6th June- 21st June 2026
Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), Brisbane
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