Lady Macbeth Played Wing Defence

Assembly

Shakespeare has never looked so good in hot pink. This bold, ambitious reimagining of Macbeth swaps battlefields for netball courts, turning ambition, rivalry, and power into a high-energy teenage showdown.

Set against the backdrop of a fiercely competitive school netball team, we follow the determined Mac Beth in her quest to become captain of the Year 11 team as they face the finals and their rivals, the Birnam Owls. With sharp humour, original songs, and slick choreography, this musical brings Shakespeare’s themes to life in a way that’s fresh, funny, and accessible.

The talented eight-strong cast powers through the narrative blending modern dialogue with iconic Shakespearean quotes for clever effect. While the central messages of friendship, empowerment, and leadership shine through, the emotional impact could land with more weight; though the energy doesn’t dip.

The original songs are catchy (I caught myself humming them well after the show finished), and it’s great to see every cast member have their moment in the spotlight, the Dagger Divas being particularly impressive.

Perfect for netball fans, theatre lovers, and teens new to Shakespeare, this is a winning combination – clever and playful.

Our mini-reviewer said : ‘I loved it, it was fun and insane and Claire with the Hair was brilliant, I loved that part…’