"Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s darkest and most violent tragedies, and has inspired countless stage and screen adaptations. Set in the turmoil of 11th century Scotland, this raw and horror-thriller asks the question; do we have control over our own destiny, or is it all up to the fates?"

Auditions will be held on the 24th & 25th of October. If you'd like to audition for a smaller role, auditions are from 12pm to 2pm and those auditioning for major roles from 2pm-4pm. Please confirm attendance with the production manager or the octagon secretary and if you cannot make the audition dates but are still eager, please reach out to arrange a more suitable date.

 

Minor characters may be combined together or may also have other non-speaking roles. Please note that Macbeth, Banquo, Fleance, Siward, Macduff, and the 3 Murderers all requre physical stage combat. If you are going for these roles please specify if you have any physical restrictions thst may inhibit your ability to do stage combat. There is also a possibility that Macbeth and Lady Macbeth will have some physical contact onstage. This is subject to chemistry reads and whoever is cast in these roles.

We welcome anyone of any age, race or gender to audition! Regardless if you have never been onstage before and want to give it a try or are a seasoned performer; we'd love to have you as a part of this production.

Please contact the production manager, Rana, via email at ranaantoinette@gmail.com or the secretary email secretary@octagontheatre.com if you have any questions or want to confirm your attendance! 

 

 

Major roles:

Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, The three witches.

 

Medium roles with lots of stagetime and abit of lines:

Duncan - King of Scotland

Malcolm - his son and later King

Donalbain - Duncan's youngest son

Macduff - thane of fife and kills macbeth

Lennox, Ross, Angus - Scottish noblemen

Banquo - macbeths friend and general to Duncan

 

Small roles with few lines:

Seyton - macbeths attendant and amour bearer

3 Murderers

A Doctor

A Gentlewoman

Porter

Menteith, Caithness - Scott Nobles against macbeth

Fleance - Banquos son

Lady Macduff

Her son

Siward - earl of Northumberland

Small handful of unnamed soldiers, Nobles and messengers with one or two lines. Can be played by one or two actors or actors with other speaking roles.