TWIST Theatre Company (The Way I See Theatre) presents Macbeth – a modern tale of lust for power, betrayal and murder within King Records, a thriving international music business based in London. With an R&B, Grime and Afro Beat vibe, along with street dance and a lot of attitude, this is Shakespeare meets Channel 4’s smash hit hip-hop drama Empire.
TWIST is Hackney Empire’s new graduate company, bringing the premiere of a musical adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, set in the in the cut throat world of the British Music Industry.
By bringing to life Shakespeare’s Macbeth with a mix of energy, passion and musical styles – Street, R&B, hip hop, afro beat, spoken word, and jazz – TWIST has created their own magic to inspire, challenge and connect with their audience.
TWIST is a creative and political platform for a dynamic and diverse group of young emerging artists, based in Hackney, to tell stories through their own eyes and in a way that feels true. Company members represent different cultures and backgrounds and share and combine their talents, tastes and influences.
LISTING INFORMATION
VENUE: C Venues – C (Venue 34)
DATES: Aug 3-20
TIME: 16:30 (1 hour 25 mins)
TICKETS: £12.50/£10.50/£8.50
Get your tickets here.
