Crown of Blood
Crown of Blood is a powerful new adaptation of Macbeth, following the story of General Aderemi in West Africa.
About Crown of Blood
| 3rd Mar 2027 to 6th Mar 2027 | |
| 7.30pm + Saturday matinee 2,30pm | |
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Kings Theatre Edinburgh 2 Leven Street, Edinburgh South EH3 9LQ |
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| £20 - £38 | |
| Visit the event website here |
Of what use is a good man without ambition? - Crown of Blood is a powerful new adaptation of Macbeth, following the story of General Aderemi in West Africa.
Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before
Following a battle victory, Aderemi is promoted to Field Marshall, thus fulfilling the prophecy of the oracle. When the oracle says that Aderemi will later become King, he and his wife Oyebisi embark on a bloody mission to ensure he sits on the throne.
Set within 19th-Century Yorubaland, this adaptation of the classic tale is adorned with cultural heritage and spirituality in its storytelling, music and movement, creating a compelling mix of dimensions that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This is the classic, well-loved story of revenge, ambition and deception with a twist.
Credits:
A Utopia Theatre and Sheffield Theatres production.
A Yoruba adaptation of Macbeth. Adapted by Oladipo Agboluaje, directed by Mojisola Kareem.
Developed with the support of the National Theatre’s Generate Programme.
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