The countdown has officially begun with just two weeks until a visceral new version of Shakespeare’s tragedy Macbeth opens at Storyhouse in Chester.
Staged from Friday, 6th March to Saturday, 21st March, this Storyhouse Originals production marks a bold return of the Bard to the Hunter Street stage.
Adapted and directed by Jamie Sophia Fletcher, the 400-year-old tale has been reimagined with thrilling power, pace, and atmosphere for a modern audience.
The production is presented on the intimate thrust stage at Storyhouse, ensuring Chester theatregoers are at the heart of the action.
This version features extensive use of video, soundscapes, and dramatic lighting to create a riveting experience to remember.
Storyhouse Creative Director Suzie Henderson said:
“It’s been so exciting to watch the cast and director Jamie Sophia Fletcher in the rehearsal room as they explore Shakespeare’s timeless tale of vaunting ambition, corruption and guilt.
“I can’t wait now to be able to share their work with others as we present this fantastic new production to audiences here at Storyhouse.”
Accomplished Cast Brings Shakespeare Tragedy to Life
Robin Morrissey, who trained at RADA and holds credits from the Manchester Royal Exchange and Liverpool Playhouse, takes on the title role.
LAMDA-trained Yolanda Ovide joins him as Lady Macbeth.
Ovide returns to Storyhouse following her acclaimed performances in The Gangs of New York and The Importance of Being Earnest during the Grosvenor Park Open Air Theatre season.
The production also features Mika Onyx Johnson as Macduff, whose previous stage credits include the West End and New York runs of Cyrano de Bergerac.
Multidisciplinary performer Roly Botha appears as Lady Macduff and one of the three witches, while Nishad More, known for work with the RSC and the UK tour of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, portrays Banquo.
The company is supported by a wide array of talent, including Tasha Dowd, Pete MacHale, and Mark Mackinnon, alongside members of the Storyhouse Youth Theatre.
Storyhouse Originals Launches Major Year of Theatre in Chester
Macbeth is the first of several planned adaptations of classics under the Storyhouse Originals banner for 2026.
This strand of homegrown productions is known for vibrant and imaginative staging, with previous hits including Kinky Boots, Antigone, and Faustus: That Damned Woman.
This latest production benefits from a world-class creative team, including set and lighting designer Andrew Exeter, sound designer Sarah Victoria, and projection artist Daniel Denton.
The production also serves as a platform for emerging talent, featuring several trainee actors from the Storyhouse Young Company Alumni scheme.
This initiative provides vital professional training for young people aged 18 to 25.
Tickets for this limited run at Storyhouse are priced from £20 and are available now through the box office.
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