Manawatū Summer Shakespeare and Simple Truth Theatre with the support from PNCC are excited to announce our upcoming 2026 season
Macbeth, Directed by Rachel Lenart
Season dates coming: February 2026
Venue: Victoria Esplanade, Palmerston North
‘Something wicked this way comes…’
In 2026, we’ll present the psychological, supernatural and deliciously brutal; Macbeth.
A crowd favourite, this play has it all – witches, battles, ghosts, tyranny and rebellion. MSS has become known for its contemporised and elegant stylisation, in keeping with this we’ll bring a production full of epic fight scenes, original music, and haunting, evocative design. Here, glamour and refinement will clash with the gauche and the crass as ambition overtakes reason and the story races to the only possible conclusion, a remorseless and exquisite destruction of power.
Celebrating 23 years of high-quality, outdoor theatre, by the community, for the community and presented koha entry so audiences can pay what they can, if they can, to ensure the work is freely accessible to all.
Keep an eye on our Facebook and Instagram pages for news of our upcoming auditions for our 2026 season of Macbeth.
