Theatre

Macbeth
at the Minack Theatre

The draw here was as much the Minack Theatre itself as the production — the latter was very good, but it was a fortunate coincidence that was what was on when we wanted to visit the Minack, rather than us wanting to see the play and then choosing a venue. To that end, we arrived early to also be able to tour the theatre, which includes an interesting exhibition on the site's creation and history. An incredible place, and a perfect setting for something as dramatic as Macbeth.

As the play reached the point of the murders, night had fallen and a blood-red moon rose over the horizon behind the open-air stage. It couldn't have been better planned if it had been stage managed. You don't get effects like that in any old venue!