Double, double, toil and troubleā¦ fire burn and cauldron bubble! These words are well known to be the chant of the cackling wicked witches from William Shakespeareās classic play, Macbeth. This chilling tragedy is one of Shakespeareās most powerful works and thatās why we canāt wait to check out Sweet and Sour Productionsā staging of it in Hong Kong!
Set in Scotland, Macbeth (a Scottish general), encounters these three wicked witches who foretell his rise to the throne as King of Scotland. Overwhelmed by power and encouraged by his murderous wife, Macbeth kills the king. This haunting tale of murder, politics and the desire for power is sure to keep you enthralled, so itās definitely not one to miss!
If youāre sick of hitting up Soho bars every weekend, itās time to embrace your inner culture vulture and snap up tickets to this fantastic play. Youāre sure to recognise the infamous quotes throughout it and the killer performances directed by Candice Moore (winner of Best Director and Best Production at the 2014 Hong Kong English Drama Awards) will have you on the edge of your seat! See you thereā¦
SASSY GIVEAWAY
Theatre aficionados, this one is for you! Weāre giving away two pairs of tickets to Macbeth! One pair is for the performance at 7.30pm on Monday, 20 April, and one pair is for the performance at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 21 April. Simply enter your details into the formĀ below for your chance to win!
When: Thursday, 16Ā April to Saturday, 25 April, 2015, all performances start at 7.30pm. See all dates here ā please note the performance on Thursday, 23 April is now SOLD OUT!
Where: Fringe Underground, Fringe Club, 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
How much: Tickets cost $250 and $200 for members of Fringe Club. They are available from www.hkticketing.com or by calling 31 288 288. This performance is in English and is not suitable for people under 14 years of age.
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