- Approx. 2 hours 45 minutes including a break
- Interesting for people aged 14+
- In italiano
- With German surtitles
- With English surtitles
Poetic dance of death between power and madness
Encouraged by the prophecies of the three witches and his lady's ambition, Macbeth kills the king and seizes power. A spiral of cruel murders begins. Far from the power they longed for, the couple is overcome by guilt that permeates their days and nights. Verdi's music depicts the dramatic intensity without respite, leading to madness. Director Herbert Fritsch discovers the grotesque in the tragic darkness. Iain MacNeil makes his debut at Theater Basel in the title role, and audience favorite Heather Engebretson returns as Lady Macbeth.
Mediathek
- Musikalische Leitung – (22.01.2026 / 24.01.2026 / 01.02.2026 / 07.02.2026 / 14.02.2026 / 01.03.2026 / 12.03.2026 / 26.03.2026 / 28.03.2026), (30.01.2026 / 18.03.2026 / 21.03.2026)
- Inszenierung, Bühne und Kostüme –
- Bühnenbildmitarbeit –
- Kostümmitarbeit –
- Lichtdesign –
- Chorleitung –
- Dramaturgie –
- Einstudierung Knabenkantorei Basel –
Martin Ohm,Oliver Rudin,Rolf Herter
- Macbeth –
- Banco – (22.01.2026 / 24.01.2026 / 30.01.2026 / 01.02.2026 / 12.03.2026 / 18.03.2026 / 21.03.2026 / 26.03.2026 / 28.03.2026), (07.02.2026 / 14.02.2026 / 01.03.2026)
- Lady Macbeth –
- Dame der Lady Macbeth –
- Macduff –
- Malcolm –
- Arzt –
- Diener / Mörder / Erscheinung –
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König Duncan –
Peter Keller
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Fleanzio, zwei Erscheinungen –
Jeremias Frisch,(22.01.2026 / 24.01.2026 / 30.01.2026 / 01.02.2026 / 07.02.2026 / 14.02.2026 / 01.03.2026 / 12.03.2026 / 18.03.2026 / 21.03.2026 / 26.03.2026 / 28.03.2026),Serafin Müller,Laurent Stark,(22.01.2026 / 24.01.2026 / 30.01.2026 / 01.02.2026 / 07.02.2026 / 14.02.2026 / 01.03.2026 / 12.03.2026 / 18.03.2026 / 21.03.2026 / 26.03.2026 / 28.03.2026),Emile Schubert (Knabenkantorei Basel)
- Chor des Theater Basel
- Extrachor des Theater Basel
- Sinfonieorchester Basel
Before the premiere
Shortly before the premiere, during the final rehearsals, we invite you to an exclusive preview. In an introduction, you will meet the artistic team and learn more about the play, the material, and the production. Afterward, you will attend a stage rehearsal.
Follow-up discussion
A discussion will follow the performances on January 30 and March 21, 2026.
There are two exclusive seats in the orchestra pit at selected opera performances. Observe the interaction between conductor and musicians and experience the sound of the orchestra up close.
- Two seats in the orchestra pit
- CHF 100 per seat