Thursday 7 August 2014

Macbeth

GB Theatre Company Presents

Macbeth


GB Theatre Company performs classic plays in spectacular open-air gardens at historic location around the UK and Europe. Established in 2010, Gillian Roca and Barrie Palmer, the Company has an excellent reputation for staging outstanding drama.

The year the Company is celebrating its fifth anniversary and is delighted to announce the renowned actress Felicity Kendal CBE is joining the Company as its Patron. Felicity has played many great Shakespearean roles and its a huge honour she has put her name to the quality of this Company.

2014 marks the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare's birth. To celebrate the anniversary, GB Theatre are performing Shakespeare's greatest tragedy, Macbeth, alongside the ever-popular The Comedy of Errors. The shows are directed by Ed Viney and performed by a cast of professional actors


Macbeth
When Macbeth leads King Duncan's soldiers to victory over the rebels, three Weird Sisters predict Macbeth will become King. But their prophecy sets Macbeth upon a path of ruin. Encouraged by his wife, Macbeth seizes the opportunity for power and unleashes a maelstrom of destruction. The consequences of killing his king lead Macbeth to the darkest arenas of human nature and imagination. One of Shakespeare's most popular tragedies, Macbeth is the story of what happen after a loyal soldier murders his king.


Running time:- 2 hours plus 20 minute interval.
Please book at Appleby Tourist Information Centre.

Some seating will be available. Alternatively, please bring small folding chairs & picnic blankets.
Refreshments will be available to purchase. Picnics are welcome.

Please bring warm clothing and waterproofs.

Performances
Friday 8th August (Tomorrow) 2pm
Friday 8th August (Tomorrow) 7pm

Venue
Appleby Castle
Appleby-in-Westmorland
Cumbria
CA166XH

Tickets
Adults:- £18
Concessions:- £15
Children (Under 16):- £15

AT APPLEBY TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE
Telephone:- 017683 51177

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