Mike Payette, Artistic Director of Tarragon Theatre and Executive Director Lisa Li are excited to announce GOBLIN:MACBETH, A Spontaneous Theatre Creation, having its Toronto premiere and opening the Tarragon season. The piece from acclaimed improv theatre team Rebecca Northan and Bruce Horak takes over the Mainspace from October 3 - 27, 2024 (opening October 4).

Three Goblins discover the Complete Works of William Shakespeare. Intrigued by Shakespeare’s writing, they seize control of Tarragon Theatre, tearing through the building and forcing audiences into the Mainspace - which is in the midst of installing the set for a show to come later in the 24-25 season - and compel audiences to participate in their first attempt at “doing theatre” - and, excited by its bloody content, they’re doing Macbeth.

In a piece that blends menacing creatures, fantasy and tragedy with a uniquely interactive and thrilling theatre experience, the Goblins are presenting a new take on Shakespeare - and we invite audiences to join in on the wicked fun, if they dare.

Artistic Director Mike Payette notes, “There is an exciting energy to this season that offers surprises, playfulness and great drama to the stage. The GOBLIN universe, for which GOBLIN:MACBETH is a part of, is one of the most exciting worlds Canadian theatre has to offer today, and the expert performers and creators have dynamically taken a classic and turned it on its head to invite audiences in the mayhem in unexpected ways. What a treat to start the season with this imaginative masterpiece.”

GOBLIN:MACBETH is created by Rebecca Northan and Bruce Horak (Dora Award-winning, international sensation Blind Date; Undercover), with music by Ellis Lalonde (The Jim Henson Company’s Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock), costume design by Philip Edwards, lighting design by Anton deGroot (Stratford Festival’s Treasure Island) and masks by Composite Effects (Universal’s 2 Guns).

GOBLIN:MACBETH takes over the Mainspace Oct 3 - 27, 2024, opening Oct 4.

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GOBLIN:MACBETH (Toronto premiere)

A Spontaneous Theatre Creation

by Rebecca Northan & Bruce Horak with music by Ellis Lalonde

Mainspace

Oct 3 - 27, 2024 (opening Oct 4)

When three Goblins come across a copy of the Complete Works of William Shakespeare, they’re eager to take over a theatre and take a stab at Macbeth.

A unique blend of comedy and tragedy, with a spatter of improvisation, GOBLIN:MACBETH is a fresh-blood take on a Shakespearean classic.

Created by Spontaneous Theatre, who brought you Blind Date and Undercover, this is like no Macbeth you’ve ever seen.

CAST + CREW:

created by Rebecca Northan (she/her) & Bruce Horak (hi/him)

music by Ellis Lalonde (he/him)

costume design by Philip Edwards (he/him)

lighting design by Anton deGroot (he/him)

masks by Composite Effects

stage management by Dustyn Wales (he/him)

associate production by Chris Oldfield (he/him), Dustyn Wales (he/him)

performances by The Goblins: Kragva, Moog & Wug

Single Tickets range from $15 - $72 and can be purchased online at www.tarragontheatre.com, or by phone at 416-531-1827. Discounts are available for students, groups and arts workers. Contact the box office for more information.

Tarragon offers the most flexible subscription packages in the city with significant discounts on subscription pricing. Plus, allowing patrons to choose their productions, change their dates free of charge. Visit the website or call Patron Services today for more information.

Rush tickets are sold for $35, by phone, in person or online via tickets.tarragontheatre.com starting 3 hours before the performance. Rush tickets are subject to availability.