If you think plastic dog poo is a brilliant invention and can’t help but giggle at the thought of a whoopee cushion, then this show is definitely for you. Just Macbeth! is a brilliant adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous play, that is guaranteed to leave a smile on your face for the rest of the day.
Written by one of Australia’s most successful and popular children’s writers, Andy Griffiths, the audience gets to experience Shakespeare with the added bonus of an unashamed indulgence in silliness. Clad in more tartan than even the Royal Mile could produce, the Bell Shakespeare company portray a group of school pupils, whose attempts to recreate the famous witches’ brew goes terribly wrong. Finding themselves in the 11th Century, the students suddenly realise their lives have been swapped with those of the main characters of Macbeth, and laughter, adventure and Scottish accents ensue.
With some of the most talented actors to be seen in this year’s Fringe (and possibly the best use of a OHT Projector since 1983) this is a production not to be missed. With touches of Summer Heights High, the cast all let their inner child out to play. Patrick Brammall and Justin Smith shine particularly well as juvenile pranksters, bringing back fond memories of everyone’s school shenanigans. But, by far, the star of the show is John Leary, whose performance is flawless and entertaining at every turn.
Indulge your inner-child (and perhaps your outer-child) and make sure you see this show. You will never see a man shove more marshmallows in his mouth, nor laugh so hard at a soliloquy ever again.
5/5 
Sydney Arber
(5 votes, average: 4.20 out of 5)
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