A hybrid theatrical experiment that reimagines Shakespeare’s Macbeth within the virtual world of a first person shooter videogame.
The Alternate Realities Development Space offers a unique chance to attend Open Rehearsals for new works in development and to be a part of the live creative process. Performed simultaneously on stage and in game, Sound and Fury bridges physical and digital spaces. Macbeth and his wife Lady M are gamers manipulating their avatars like puppets, with in-game action projected immersively onto screens to create a layered experience that challenges traditional ideas of theatrical presence. At its heart lies a question central to both gaming and Macbeth: who is really in control? Interactivity is driven by the audience becoming ‘players,’ joining the game on PlayStations in the theatre or remotely via Discord, giving them genuine agency in shaping the story.
Free, advance booking required - limited capacity.
Directors: Pinny Grylls and Sam Crane, Producer: Rebecca Wolff. Supported by XR Stories.
