

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Macbeth | Towngate Theatre, Basildon | 26-27 March 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 02:40 pm (+00:00)
- **Event Description**: Calling all English GCSE students, teachers, and literature lovers!
Dickens Theatre Company proudly presents Macbeth, Shakespeare’s bloodiest and most thrilling tragedy, arriving at the Towngate’s Mirren Studio in March 2026.

In this unique adaptation, the infamous Porter takes on the role of narrator, guiding audiences through the tangled web of ambition, betrayal and dark magic. An ensemble of just 6 actors conjures a cauldron of characters, bringing the Scottish Play vividly to life.

Set against a backdrop of war, witchery and treason, Macbeth remains chillingly relevant in the 21st century.

“What’s done cannot be undone!”

As part of DTC’s highly acclaimed Revision on Tour, this accessible Macbeth entertains and educates to the bitter end.

✅ True to the text – highlighting key themes, quotes &amp; characters

✅ Inspiring productions that make revision exciting

✅ Post-show Q&amp;As with the cast after the matinee performance

✅ School group rates available - please call the box office to book: 01268 205 300 

Tickets for School bookings are priced at £15.50 each. These are not available to purchase online – for School 
bookings/reservations, please call the Box Office team 01268 205 300 or email towngateboxoffice@basildon.gov.uk
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/basildon/macbeth-|-towngate-theatre-basildon-|-26-27-march-2026/200029429679008
- **Event Categories**: art, theatre, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://towngatetheatre.co.uk/macbeth/?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=basildon-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Basildon
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Towngate Theatre
- **lat**: 51.570290887619
- **long**: 0.45479246807126
- **full address**: Towngate Theatre, St. Martins Square,Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Dickens Theatre Company (https://allevents.in/org/dickens-theatre-company/11419993)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 26 Mar, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+00:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Towngate Theatre, St. Martins Square,Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Dickens Theatre Company
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, theatre, literary-art
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Macbeth | Towngate Theatre, Basildon | 26-27 March 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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