Type

Theatre

Location

Inverclyde

Content

Macbeth in the Golden Age of Piracy. The witches are sirens. Duncan's murder is a mutiny. Lady Macbeth is Ann Bonnie. Birnam wood is a fleet of ships sent to hunt down the rechristened flagship Dunsinane. Told as a pirate 'mock trial' with the use of original adaptations of sea shanties and maritime ballads.

Taking a "Shakespeare from Below" approach to examine class experience, wealth inequality, anarchy, and the corrupting influence of power.

Dates

10th - 15th August

Location: Beacon Arts Centre, Greenock

We are looking for actors who are / can be based in Glasgow (or surrounding areas) for this entirety of this contract.
There is no budget for travel or accommodation.

Apply By

17:00 - 3rd July 2026

Roles

Macbeth & Others as cast

Male Only 30 - 40

Lady Macbeth & others as cast

20 - 40

Duncan & others as cast

Male Only 50 - 65

Ross & others as cast

20 - 30

Macduff & others as cast

Male Only 40 - 50