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Outdoor Theatre: Macbeth

Step into the dark and powerful world of Shakespeare beneath the ancient walls of Appleby Castle.

Event Date

03 August 2026

Description

Following their successful previous performances at the Castle, the acclaimed HandleBards Theatre Company return to the spectacular Inner Bailey with Shakespeare’s legendary tragedy Macbeth.

As evening falls and the summer sky darkens over the battlements, experience an unforgettable night of open-air theatre filled with ambition, prophecy, betrayal and power beneath the Norman walls of one of England’s most historic castles.

Surrounded by flickering torchlight, ancient stone walls and the dramatic atmosphere of the Castle grounds, audiences will be immersed in one of Shakespeare’s most gripping and haunting plays.

Bring a chair or blanket, relax within the beautiful castle grounds, and experience live Shakespeare in one of England’s most atmospheric historic settings.

Performance – 7pm.

Dinner served from 6pm in the Old Great Hall. Choice of Steak and Mushroom Pie or Vegetable Lasagne with Sticky Toffee Pudding – £9.50 per person.

A perfect summer evening for theatre lovers, families and anyone looking to experience the magic of live Shakespeare in the heart of historic Cumbria.