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Pack a picnic, gather your friends, and stretch out on the grass under the stars as Singapore's most anticipated outdoor theatre event is back. From May 7, Shakespeare in the Park returns to the lush grounds of Fort Canning Park, where over 300,000 audience members have revelled in the magic of its live outdoor productions beneath the night sky. And this time, it's bringing you a night of power, and paranoia with the Bard's iconic tragedy Macbeth – but with a bold, modern spin.
Watch award-winning actor Ghafir Akbar don the crown as Macbeth, with Julie Wee as the ever-persistent Lady Macbeth. In this reimagining, the king's hunger for power feels unsettlingly familiar, mirroring a world where social media, capitalism, and the relentless chase for success push people to their limits. Will he be able to survive this world? There's only one way to find out.
With an epic, futuristic outdoor set, this production promises live cinematic grandeur, puppetry, and enough theatrical sorcery to make even the witches envious. Tickets start from $68. Enjoy an additional free ticket with every five tickets purchased here. here.
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