David Tennant to play Macbeth at London’s Donmar Warehouse later this year
By the pricking of our thumbs! This winter, David Tennant is set to return to the stage as William Shakespeare’s Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse. The run will be in celebration of the theatre’s 30th anniversary and is sure to be wicked – here’s what you need to know.
There’s plenty of hype around the upcoming Donmar Warehouse production of Macbeth, not least because of its star-powered cast, with David Tennant playing the title role.
Joining Tennant in the production will be Cush Jumbo (The Good Place, Julius Caesar), who is taking on the role of Lady Macbeth.
Cush last starred in Phyllida Lloyd’s all-female version of Shakespeare’s Roman history plays at the Covent Garden venue. She also previously played the role of Hamlet at the Young Vic in 2021.
"I’m so thrilled that Cush Jumbo will be returning to the Donmar after her extraordinary performance as Mark Antony in the Shakespeare Trilogy to take on the role of Lady Macbeth," said director Max Webster.
He continued: "I think she will bring power, emotion, and great humanity to this iconic role and will be absolutely electric alongside David Tennant. I can’t wait to start rehearsals."
Although Tennant is far from new to Shakespeare, with past performances including Hamlet, Much Ado About Nothing and more, this will be the first time the actor brings the famous Scottish Thane to the stage.
On the subject of the upcoming performances, he said: "The first Shakespeare I ever read was Macbeth. It's a play that has haunted me for as long as I can remember.
"To be playing this part, in the unique and intimate Donmar Warehouse, directed by the brilliant Max Webster is daunting and humbling, but most of all... thrilling."
His Macbeth will mark the end of the Donmar Warehouse’s 30th birthday celebrations, which is currently showing Noël Coward's Private Lives, before going on to host the play Clyde's and a school’s tour of Henry V.
The West End stint will also come just weeks after the 52-year-old is set to reappear on our screens as the Doctor in Doctor Who’s 60th anniversary specials.
But when exactly is the production running and how can you get tickets? Read on to find out.
For more from The Bard, you can also use our guide to the best Shakespeare plays in London to find out which shows are worth seeing this summer, including Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Comedy of Errors and As You Like It.
When will David Tennant play Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse?
David Tennant’s stint as the ambitious Thane will last from 8th December 2023 – 10th February 2024.
The performances will take place on Monday to Saturdays at 7:30pm, with Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday matinees also available. There will also be a select number of captioned and audio described performances in January.
The 10-week run will be part of the West End theatre’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
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How to get tickets to see David Tennant in Macbeth
Tickets will be on sale from Tuesday 16th May at 9am. Unless you are a Donmar Patron, in which case a pre-sale has opened from midday today (Friday 5th May). You can also sign up to be a 'Friend' and have access to tickets on Friday 12th May.
Ticket prices will start at £15 for standing tickets, but range between £25 and £69 for seating. There will also be a limited number of £10 tickets for under 30s as part of Donmar Warehouse’s partnership with Barclays, plus 16-25 year olds can enter the ‘YOUNG+FREE’ ballot to try and grab a free spot.
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