Lady Macbeth - Spotlight on Shakespeare's Female Characters
Exploring the female characters that made Shakespeare
- 23 Sep 2025
- 16:00 - 17:30
- Talk
- Hall's Croft
- Booking required
Exploring the female characters that made Shakespeare
What springs to mind when you hear the name Lady Macbeth?
An image? A performer? A particular line? A performance? An exam question?
Join Dr Darren Freebury-Jones from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust for a lively discussion on Shakespeare's Lady Macbeth.
Our Spotlight sessions are richly illustrated and conversational in tone exploring Shakespeare's female characters in a relaxed, informal setting. Discover more about their worlds and words in an informative way.
Perfect for anyone studying, teaching, reading, performing, watching or just starting your journey with Shakespeare.
Booking Information
£10 per person. Places Limited
The quality of the sessions could not have been higher.
— Lifelong learner

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