Macbeth

Originally Written by William Shakespeare
Conceived and Directed by Sunghyun Lim

Originally Adapted for the Premiere Production in South Korea (2024)
in collaboration with Sojung Baek, Eunjae Jung, Hyejin Han, and Sunghyun Lim

Re-envisioned for the UT Austin production (2025) based on interviews with Carlise Rosa, Eian Johnson, Mackenzie Mann
Final Script by Sunghyun Lim

In the darkness, three witches whisper... “Hail Macbeth! He who shall be king!” Sweet yet bitter, thrilling yet agonizing—the witches’ prophecy sets Macbeth on a path where fair and foul become one and the same. The legendary warrior now stands at a crossroads, caught in the battle between ambition and fate. Will Macbeth triumph in his war against desire? Perhaps. Perhaps not. But for now, grab a handful of popcorn and chant the spell with us: “Fair is foul, and foul is fair!” 

* The Curse of Macbeth: A centuries-old superstition haunts Shakespeare’s tragedy, Macbeth. The legend warns: Never utter the name “Macbeth” inside a theatre. To do so invites disaster. The true origin of the curse remains unknown, but one theory stands out: the Witch’s Curse. According to legend, Shakespeare borrowed real incantations from actual witches, angering them so much that they cursed the play for all eternity. But don’t worry. We don’t believe in superstitions. Absolutely not afraid.

Content Advisory: This play contains scenes with slurs, mockery, profanity, personal attacks and violent language. Audience discretion is advised.

PERFORMANCES

October 27-31 at 7:30 p.m.
November 1-2 at 2:00 p.m.

F. Loren Winship Drama Building, room 2.180