Jockey Club East-meets-West Series: Macbeth

An unparalleled acting duo brings new life to a classic

Shakespeare’s devastating tragedy about morality, power and desire is re-imagined in a striking new Chinese production. Celebrated actors Hu Jun and Lu Fang take on the iconic roles of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth, with their long-standing collaboration and exceptional onstage chemistry bringing unparalleled emotional intensity and complexity to their roles.

Directed by acclaimed French director Arthur Nauzyciel, Artistic Director of France’s Théâtre National de Bretagne, this full-scale production takes a fresh look at the unforgettable descent of the iconic Shakespearean couple, revealing the psychological costs of unchecked ambition.