Brave Macbeth
Brave Macbeth by Smashing Shakespeare is a show at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, performing at Assembly @ St Andrew Square. It has 15 performances listed, running from Fri 7 Aug, 10:45 to Sun 30 Aug, 10:45. The run has finished — every listed performance has taken place.
About this show
Primary Times Children's Choice Award winner! A five-star, musical comedy version of Shakespeare's greatest work, Brave Macbeth is back with a brand-new score! A hugely entertaining, fast, smart adaptation that brilliantly weaves the Bard's words with wickedly witty songs and fast-paced storytelling! Perfect for the whole family. 'One of the best children's shows at the Fringe... enjoyable and fun for all ages' (BroadwayBaby.com). 'Smashing Shakespeare has it all: great costumes, clever props and a hilarious script. This, along with the incredibly talented cast, makes it a must see' (ThreeWeeks).
Details
- Performer: Smashing Shakespeare
- Venue: Assembly @ St Andrew Square
- Space: Bijou
- Genre: CHILDRENS_SHOWS, Musical comedy, Family-friendly
- Country: UNITED KINGDOM - SCOTLAND
- Running time: 60 minutes
- Performances listed: 15, of which 0 still to come and on sale
Accessibility
- Wheelchair access: level
- Access features: Step-free access, Accessible toilet
- Venue notes: Accessible entry: Ramped access Wheelchair access type:Level Access 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 2 published reviews and 15 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.
The hour-long runtime flies by in a whirlwind of silliness which still manages to convey an accurate and accessible portrayal of Shakespeare’s classic.
— Broadway World (4 out of 5 stars)
Captive Theatre romps into the Bijou tent at St. Andrew’s Square with Smashing Shakespeare: Brave Macbeth, a children’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s tragedy that’s heavy on charm and cheek and entirely without…
Performance dates and ticket availability
- Fri 7 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 8 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 9 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 10 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Tue 11 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 14 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 15 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 16 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 21 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 22 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 23 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Mon 24 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Fri 28 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sat 29 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00
- Sun 30 Aug, 10:45 — Already performed — £17.00