A bold new British musical is on its way. Weird, a contemporary, pop-driven reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, will premiere at the Newcastle Theatre Royal from 28–31 January 2026.
Created by Nick Butcher, Kerri Watt, and Fraser Watt, Weird retells the classic tragedy through the eyes of the three witches, blending Shakespeare’s dark magic with a modern pop soundtrack.
Directed by Tim Jackson (Two Strangers Carry a Cake Across New York) and choreographed by Alexzandra Sarmiento (42 Balloons), the production boasts a powerhouse creative team including Andrew Exeter (set design), Gabriella Slade (Starlight Express, costume design), Howard Hudson (Great Comet of 1812, lighting), Paul Gatehouse (Mary Poppins, sound), and Joe Beighton (Six the Musical, orchestrations).
Tickets for Weird sold out months in advance, but due to overwhelming demand, a limited number of additional seats for the Friday 30 January matinee will be released today.
In an inspiring educational partnership, over 5,000 schoolchildren from across the North East will attend free weekday performances, thanks to producer Michael Harrison and Newcastle Theatre Royal.
Casting will be announced soon.
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