MacDeth

Rogue Shakespeare Brings MacDeth To London

News, Off West End
Ryan J-W Smith as MacDeth

Critically acclaimed theatre Company Rogue Shakespeare, under the direction of actor/director Ryan J-W Smith have hit London with the UK premiere of their award-winning comedy MacDeth. Described as ‘MacBeth gone wrong’ or ‘Shakespeare meets Monty Python’, MacDeth! (in which Smith also stars and directs) thrilled critics and played to sold-out (over-sold!) houses at the Hollywood Fringe. MacDeth was awarded the award for Best International Show, the second year running that Smith has walked away with the award at the Hollywood Fringe. His production of Love Labours Won, won the award last year. Smith is somewhat of a Shakepeareanbuff having written and published his own award-winning iambic verse. Smith’s first 500 Sonnets were published in 2012. MacDeth! (65 mins Theatre/Comedy) – as part of The Camden Fringe – plays: The Cockpit, Marylebone, London – Aug. 15, 16, 18 @ 7pm, Aug. 25, 26 @ 9pm, Aug. 27 @ 4pm & 9pm … Read more

REVIEW: MacDeth, Cockpit Theatre ✭

Off West End, Reviews
Ryan J-W Smith as MacDeth

MacDeth The Cockpit 15th August 2016 1 Star Much to my shame, I have not seen a great deal at The Camden Fringe this year, but amidst visits to Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Brighton Fringe before that, along with a hectic viewing schedule in London, this has been one of my first opportunities.  I am hugely excited by theatre festivals; I love the buzz, the variety – not to mention the discovery of some little-known gems.  Camden Fringe is now in its 11th year, spread over 25 venues, including in excess of 250 productions.  It certainly is growing, and amidst this plethora of performances, I defy anybody not to find something that tickles your fancy. The Metro once described Camden Fringe as “a dizzying alternative to the Edinburgh Festival extravaganza – frequently weird, sometimes wonderful and always unpredictable”.  This is certainly the case, and when agreeing to attend Rogue Shakespeare … Read more