The HandleBards will bring their high-energy production of Macbeth to the Amphitheatre at Telford Town Park on Thursday 3 September 2026. Organised by Telford Theatre @ Oakengates, the outdoor event offers residents a comedic take on the classic Shakespearean tragedy.
The performance, which begins at 7pm with doors opening at 6pm, features a three-strong theatre troupe that travels by electric van. The group is well known for their environmentally sustainable approach to theatre, having received the Edinburgh Fringe Sustainable Practice Award in 2014. Since their founding in 2013, the company has performed across 16 countries and aims to bring a production to the borough that is full of mishaps and mayhem rather than traditional tragedy.
The event is being hosted at the 400-seater outdoor amphitheatre, a venue that has previously been fenced off to the public. Telford & Wrekin Council currently has plans to restore the space as part of its first-ever Cultural Strategy to bring more outdoor arts to the community.
Tickets for the event are available now, with prices ranging from £5 for children under 12 to £19 for adults. As the performance takes place outdoors, organisers advise attendees to dress according to the weather, as the show will proceed regardless of rain or shine.
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