Rough Magic
Following the Olivier Award-nominated, ‘fantastically funny’ ★★★★★ (Broadway World) Midsummer Mechanicals, Shakespeare’s Globe and Splendid Productions present a brand-new family show, Rough Magic, in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this summer.
‘Round about the cauldron go;
In the magic creatures throw…’
Join us in the world of Shakespeare’s magical characters as Macbeth’s wonderfully wayward Weird Sisters cook up a supernaturally silly adventure of their own.
‘Witches’ spells, ghosts galore,
Feisty fairies, monsters and more!’
The Globe’s Director of Education Lucy Cuthbertson (Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank: Romeo and Juliet; Midsummer Mechanicals, Globe) and Splendid Productions’ Kerry Frampton and Ben Hales (Midsummer Mechanicals, Globe) join forces once again to bring you a magical summertime treat for all ages.
The Weird Sisters need all the help they can get from their audience of supernatural apprentices (that’s you!) and invite you to come along to the show dressed as your favourite magical creature. Fairies, witches, ghosts, or monsters – wherever you belong!
Make a day of it! Sign up for one of our Macbeth workshops for ages 5 – 8 and ages 9 – 12, and discover the tale that inspired Rough Magic.
‘By the pricking of my thumbs, something SILLY this way comes…’
– Macbeth, Act IV, scene 1 (kind of…)
A co-production with Splendid Productions, Rough Magic is recommended for everyone from age 5 to 105.
DETAILS
TICKETS
Previews (seated) £25-£15
All other performances (seated) £30-£15
This event is on-site in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Running time TBC
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Photography: The Other Richard
Art Direction: Studio Doug
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PHOTOS & VIDEOS
MAKE A DAY OF IT
Our family workshops are the perfect introduction to the Weird Sisters before you experience Rough Magic.
THE COMPANY
Casting Director
Nick Hockaday
Choreographer
Kate Webster
Co-Writer & Additonal Direction
Kerry Frampton
Co-Writer / Composer
Ben Hales
Designer
Rose Revitt
Director
Lucy Cuthbertson
Fight Director
Claire Llewellyn
Illusion Designer
John Bulleid
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ACCESS
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Assisted Performances for Rough Magic
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