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Macbeth Muet at the Tunbridge Wells Festival of Puppetry

10 October 2024 – 00h00

Practical Info

  • Venue: Trinity Theatre
  • Address: Church Road
    Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN11JP Royaume-Uni

DESCRIPTION

Inspired by the burlesque acting of silent films, this bold, brutal and bloody performance takes us on a wordless journey through the ruthless pursuit of power with humour and melodramatic gestures.

A new vision of the criminal spouses in a sped-up version completely unravels Shakespeare’s tragedy. The combination of bodies, objects and stage blood is dominated by a social and emotional poignancy that depicts the futility of human life in a world without morals. The performance is supported by an impressive soundtrack and exceptional animation choreography by two puppeteers.

Actors : Marie-Hélène Bélanger Dumas et Simon-Pierre Lambert

Representations on october 10 2024 : 14:00 and 20:00

Audience Reviews

“Macbeth Muet is one of the most imaginative shows I’ve ever seen at the Fringe.”
— NOW Magazine (Toronto)
“The remarkable physical performances and simple yet evocative puppets are enough to make this show something special.”
— Houston Press
“This is a display of sheer theatrical invention.”
— CBC Winnipeg
“…inventive and oxygenating […] it may break your heart in a way you don’t see coming.”
— The New York Times

Awards

  • NOVI SAD THEATRE FESTIVAL (2025)
    Grand Prize, Best Direction, Best Ensemble Performance
  • InPut Festival (2025)
    Grand Prize for Best Show
  • CROATIA PIF (2022)
    Grand Prize MILAN ČEČUK, Best Direction
  • HOUSTON THEATER AWARDS (2019)
    Best Visiting Production, Best Sound Design
  • TORONTO NOW (2017)
    Best Performance, Best Production