CRITIC'S REVIEW

☆☆☆☆☆

“This production is a triumph for the ages, THE Macbeth, that is psychologically penetrating, and theatrically bold. With powerhouse performances, innovative staging, and relentless emotional intensity, this is Shakespeare at its most vital.”

Lyn Belvedere, Sydney Arts Guide

with

Josephine Mayer

Charles Mayer

David Halgren

SHAKESPEARE'S MAGIC - Spring Equinox Weekend at the Australian Standing Stones Glen Innes Highlands, Saturday 19th September 5pm Sunset

This Spring Equinox, the acclaimed national theatre troupe Come You Spirits brings you a magical weekend to remember.

Step into the ancient circle of the Australian Standing Stones as the sun sets and Shakespeare's most magical moments come to life around you. Journey through a spellbinding selection of scenes — the enchanted mischief of A Midsummer Night's Dream, the sweeping passion of Antony and Cleopatra, the star-crossed longing of Romeo and Juliet, the tempests and sorcery of The Tempest, the swirling storm of King Lear, the dark prophecy of Macbeth, and the pastoral wit of As You Like It. Woven together beneath open sky and standing stone, these timeless words take on new resonance — where language meets landscape, and Shakespeare's magic feels close enough to touch.

This experience is perfect for the whole family, so pack a picnic and savour the sensation of day and night falling into perfect balance. The equinox stirs a rare energy — a threshold moment where the veil feels thin, and transformation lingers in the air.

With consistent ★★★★★ reviews for their touring productions in the wild and in Performing Arts Centres across the county, this is a rare opportunity to catch Come You Spirits and meet the Principal cast. See for yourself why they are hailed as

"Captivating" - Sydney Morning Herald

"The best of the best" - Sydney Arts Guide

"Nourishment for the eyes, ears, nose and tongue, and offered a weight off the heart and kinship with your fellow human beings" - Arts Hub

“Come you Spirits will take you to a place just between the human and the ethereal, to demonstrate just how close we are through language and our connection to the natural world. Utterly Indistinguishable from magic"

- Theatre Travels

with

Charles Mayer as Macbeth

Josephine Mayer as Lady Macbeth & Second Witch

David Halgren as Banquo

Ciarán O'Riordan as MacDuff

Willa King as First Witch

Ella Havelka and Erica Dixon as Third Witch

with

Lighting Design and Sound by Adam Applebaum

Design by Art Director Letitia Hodgkinson

Following the 2025 season of sold-out performances, our ★★★★★ production hailed as "THE Macbeth for our times: raw, relentless, and deeply human" (Sydney Arts Guide) returns in 2026 to ignite audiences once again.

This powerful adaptation dives into the heart of Shakespeare’s most haunting work, reminding us that, even in the darkest moments, we always have a choice. Themes of ambition v destiny, power v paranoia, love v duty, and the duality of the human spirit crash together in a story that challenges us to confront our shadows and seek redemption.

This Macbeth distills the play to its essences, told through the central characters — Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Banquo, Macduff, and The Witches. Audiences are immersed in Shakespeare’s language, dramatic tension, and ethical questions in a way that sparks analysis, discussion, and empathy. A "Captivating" (SMH) element of our production is Wiradjuri dancer Ella Havelka (The Australian Ballet, Bangarra Dance Theatre) as the Second Witch. As a passionate advocate for First Nations storytelling through dance, Ella brings a unique and powerful energy to the stage, weaving ancient wisdom with contemporary artistry, expanding the theme of "there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so."

We have added a very special one-off moonlit performance in the wild, “upon the heath” in the moon-shadow of Maquarie Lightstation. Expect full immersion as the witches emerge from the heath, the banquet draws you in, swords clash inches away. And beyond it all, the cliffs of Vaucluse drop into a dark void of limitless ocean.

As Lyn Belvedere for Sydney Arts Guide says, “This production is a triumph for the ages, THE MACBETH, that is psychologically penetrating, and theatrically bold. With powerhouse performances, innovative staging, and relentless emotional intensity, this is Shakespeare at its most vital.”