Last year, we launched a modern take on Macbeth. This fall, we round out our repertory with a brand new production set in medieval Scotland. From contemporary horror, to kilts and broad swords, CTP has a Macbeth for every classroom.

Macbeth in Medieval Scotland

Set against the backdrop of violent tribal conflicts, this re-imagined, gritty production of Macbeth features epic sword fights and modern stage technology. As hero becomes tyrant, Shakespeare's masterful commentary on the corrupting nature of power poses the timeless and dangerous question: is he who desires ultimate power capable of being a just leader? "Blood will have blood…” and Shakespeare’s shortest and bloodiest tragedy certainly delivers.

Our Contemporary Macbeth

In this ground-breaking production, CTP uses recently uncovered texts from the British Library to explore the deep legacy of late Renaissance witchcraft, bringing its dormant horrors to life. In rehearsal, seven skeptical CTP actors tempt the famous curse of Macbeth and unleash its shocking power. Their only hope for survival, they’re told, is an ancient exorcism: performing the play Macbeth itself! The show begins in your classroom weeks before you arrive with a series of backstage confessional videos: watch the curse unfold in rehearsal and join in the action when you arrive at the theatre! With the audience's help, the cast performs the play and survives the horrifying demon let loose in the theatre.