Macbeth at The Italian Garden
The Italian Garden at Great Ambrook, Newton Abbot, TQ12 5UL
Wednesday 15th July 2026 - Sunday 19th July 2026
“I am afraid to think what I have done”
In this brand new version of Shakespeare’s famous Scottish play, join us as our cast of three actors move between a range of courtly, soldierly and other-worldly characters. Set against the stunning backdrop of The Italian Garden at Great Ambrook, this semi-staged performance takes you on an exciting journey through time, along the blood-stained path to power. Hear these ancient lines resonate within the garden and let your imagination roam.
Macbeth offers us a chance to reflect on the nature of trust, ambition and power - forces that still shape our world today. As we travel together through this tragic masterpiece, rich with poetry, we ask ourselves where our loyalty should really lie: towards loved ones, leaders, land or just ourselves?
Expect to see the garden and this classic tale in a bold new light.
Please note: This production of Macbeth is being presented as a semi-staged performance following an injury to our title-role actor, Charlie Coldfield. Each performance will be intimate, seated and primarily static, taking place in one area of this stunning garden. Sitting between a rehearsed reading and a staged production, this format places the emphasis on Shakespeare's language, compelling performances and character development, rather than elaborate staging or movement. Performers may have scripts in hand, allowing the focus to remain firmly on the power of the storytelling. The overall number of performances has also been reduced as a result of the injury.
Credits:
Directed by Jon Nash
Written by William Shakespeare
Starring Charlie Coldfield, Micha Colombo and Benjamin Akira Tallamy
📸 Luke Jeffery
About Wild Thyme:
Wild Thyme, founded by Charlie Coldfield and Micha Colombo, works with professional actors to breathe new life into classical texts. They have previously staged readings at St Nicholas Priory and Barnfield Theatre in Exeter including ‘Merchant of Venice’, ‘Titus Andronicus’; and ‘Measure for Measure’. Their vision is to give audiences an entertaining experience of quality Shakespeare close to home, and to give performers a platform to build community and develop their classical skills. Whether you’re an aficionado or simply curious, join Wild Thyme to discover together what Shakespeare can bring for us today. They believe theatre should provoke, inspire and bring us together, and that is what they strive to do with all of their projects. Follow on Instagram, Facebook or email [email protected] for updates, to share your feedback and to join their community.
This event is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
In this brand new version of Shakespeare’s famous Scottish play, join us as our cast of three actors move between a range of courtly, soldierly and other-worldly characters. Set against the stunning backdrop of The Italian Garden at Great Ambrook, this semi-staged performance takes you on an exciting journey through time, along the blood-stained path to power. Hear these ancient lines resonate within the garden and let your imagination roam.
Macbeth offers us a chance to reflect on the nature of trust, ambition and power - forces that still shape our world today. As we travel together through this tragic masterpiece, rich with poetry, we ask ourselves where our loyalty should really lie: towards loved ones, leaders, land or just ourselves?
Expect to see the garden and this classic tale in a bold new light.
Please note: This production of Macbeth is being presented as a semi-staged performance following an injury to our title-role actor, Charlie Coldfield. Each performance will be intimate, seated and primarily static, taking place in one area of this stunning garden. Sitting between a rehearsed reading and a staged production, this format places the emphasis on Shakespeare's language, compelling performances and character development, rather than elaborate staging or movement. Performers may have scripts in hand, allowing the focus to remain firmly on the power of the storytelling. The overall number of performances has also been reduced as a result of the injury.
Credits:
Directed by Jon Nash
Written by William Shakespeare
Starring Charlie Coldfield, Micha Colombo and Benjamin Akira Tallamy
📸 Luke Jeffery
About Wild Thyme:
Wild Thyme, founded by Charlie Coldfield and Micha Colombo, works with professional actors to breathe new life into classical texts. They have previously staged readings at St Nicholas Priory and Barnfield Theatre in Exeter including ‘Merchant of Venice’, ‘Titus Andronicus’; and ‘Measure for Measure’. Their vision is to give audiences an entertaining experience of quality Shakespeare close to home, and to give performers a platform to build community and develop their classical skills. Whether you’re an aficionado or simply curious, join Wild Thyme to discover together what Shakespeare can bring for us today. They believe theatre should provoke, inspire and bring us together, and that is what they strive to do with all of their projects. Follow on Instagram, Facebook or email [email protected] for updates, to share your feedback and to join their community.
This event is supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
