Blood and Bluegrass
Blood and Bluegrass by Macbeth is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall. It has 20 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 15:55 to Sat 29 Aug, 15:55. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Critically acclaimed, highly original adaptation of the Bard’s dark tale. Tragic yet uplifting, tender, raucous, poignant and high-energy. Set to a live score of Americana and bluegrass music, the multi-award-winning New Zealand troupe blend classic literature with a modern twist alongside original arrangements of Mumford and Sons, Dolly Parton and The SteelDrivers, creating an emotional, accessible, toe-tapping theatrical experience. Winner Best Theatre Award Adelaide Fringe 2025. Received multiple five-star reviews Edinburgh Fringe 2025, including: 'Fantastically gifted team' * (TheatreWeekly.com), 'Macbeth as you’ve never seen it before' * (MusicalTheatreReview.com), 'Bravo' * (TheWeeReview.com).
Details
- Performer: Macbeth
- Venue: theSpace @ Surgeons' Hall
- Space: Grand Theatre
- Genre: THEATRE, Music, Folk
- Country: NEW ZEALAND
- Running time: 85 minutes
- Room size: about 152 seats (Grand Theatre) — the Fringe box office sells a share of the room, not all of it
- Performances listed: 20, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: lift
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Venue is on the first floor. Wheelchair access is via passenger lift Wheelchair access type:Lift (Building Lift) Stairs: None Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.
What the reviewers said
We have captured 6 published reviews and 50 audience reviews for this show from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe’s own listing. The excerpts below are the reviewers’ words, not ours — follow each link for the full review.
Despite the fast-paced Shakespearean English and confusing character changes, the audience were hooked, and this impressive fusion of Shakespeare and Bluegrass received a standing ovation, and rightfully so.
— The Student (4 out of 5 stars)
Most importantly, it is enormous fun. The music soars, the storytelling is thoughtful and the atmosphere remains infectious throughout. More than anything, it serves as a reminder that Shakespeare belongs to everybody.
— Life As Theatre (4 out of 5 stars)
The unfussy gender-blind casting, with a powerful performance from the company’s artistic director Laura Irish, as Macbeth, adds an extra dimension to what becomes a domestic dinner party, with Ollie Howlett’s “Lady” of…
— The Scotsman (3 out of 5 stars)
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sat 8 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Sun 9 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Mon 10 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Tue 11 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Thu 13 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Fri 14 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £13.50
- Sat 15 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £13.50
- Sun 16 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Mon 17 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Tue 18 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Thu 20 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Fri 21 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £13.50
- Sat 22 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £13.50
- Sun 23 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £13.50
- Mon 24 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Wed 26 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Thu 27 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £12.50
- Fri 28 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £13.50
- Sat 29 Aug, 15:55 — Already performed — £13.50