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flag A modernized "Macbeth" set in a war zone opens at Bolton’s Octagon Theatre, directed by Mark Babych.

flag Mark Babych, artistic director of Hull Truck Theatre, directs a contemporary version of Macbeth at Bolton’s Octagon Theatre, setting the Shakespearean tragedy in a modern war zone to reflect current global instability. flag He aims to make the play accessible and emotionally powerful through bold staging and a fast-paced narrative, emphasizing live theatre’s immersive impact. flag The production, part of a collaboration among the Octagon, Hull Truck, and Derby theatres, supports ambitious work amid funding challenges. flag Babych, returning to the Octagon where he once led, calls the experience reinvigorating. flag The show runs until March 28.

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