Macbeth High
Tue 27 May
|Espace Lumen
The higher they fly, the harder they fall. A brand new play based on Shakespeare's Macbeth.
Time & Location
27 May 2025, 20:00 – 22:30
Espace Lumen, Chau. de Boondael 36, 1050 Ixelles, Belgium
Guests
About the event
All her life, Beth has wanted to be popular. Although she’s not disliked, she feels anonymous. One day, three weird emo kids hand her a book that prophesies her ascension to the throne of Prom Queen. Alongside her friends Ellie and Beau, Beth uses her newfound confidence to rise up the school’s food chain, but begins to lose herself in the process.
Macbeth High is an original play by EYT teacher Jake Vaughan, loosely based on Shakespeare’s Macbeth, with an 80s teen flick twist. A one-act version of the play was performed at EYT Festival 2024 (then-titled Dark Times At Cawdor High), taking home the 1st Prize and Best Supporting Performance awards. This full-length version features a larger cast, a larger budget, and a musical aspect.
The cast of 20 was selected from 39 auditionees, and specifically chosen for their work ethic, commitment, ability to work in a…
Schedule
1 hourAct One
Main stage
20 minutesInterval
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