MACKENZIE

Sydney and Melbourne

MACZ production header 1080x1080

WHAT IF MACBETH WAS A 13-YEAR-OLD CHILD STAR?

(A camp, dark and deranged retelling)

The award-winning creator of FANGIRLS, Yve Blake, premieres her new work – a hilarious, twisted, and deeply camp reimagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
 

World premiere
Script and Songs by Yve Blake
Directed by Virginia Gay
Designed by Keerthi Subramanyam
Lighting Design by Kelsey Lee

Mackenzie is 13 and she’s booked her first-ever TV gig: a tiny part on a huge kids show. It’s a small start, but Mackenzie’s mum has always felt sure that her daughter was destined for superstardom. One day, Mackenzie and her best on-set friend Beau encounter a geriatric make-up artist who is struck with a vision – that Mackenzie will be NUMBER ONE POP GIRL OF THE WORLD. 

Directed by the electric Virginia Gay, this hilariously macabre play (with songs) charts Mackenzie’s rise to fame fuelled by a cut-throat stage mum who will stop at absolutely nothing. Set in the heights of early 2000s TV stardom, prepare for a wild ride that will leave you in stitches – and deeply disturbed.

BOOK TICKETS

Tickets available as part of a 2026 season package.

Mackenzie

  • 06 June -
    18 July

    06 June -
    18 July

    The Neilson Nutshell

Tickets are currently available as part of a season package.

Season package ticket prices

Adult Premium: $110
Adult A-reserve: $82
Concession Premium: $90
Concession A-reserve: $72
Under 18/Under 35* Premium: $50
Under 18/Under35* A-reserve: $40

* Under 35s ticket prices are available for Tuesday - Thursday performances only. Under 18s prices are available for all performances.

School performances

Mackenzie

  • 16 June -
    01 July

    16 June -
    01 July

    The Neilson Nutshell

Accessibility

It’s important to us that Shakespeare’s work is accessible to all Australians, regardless of their physical abilities. 
We’re pleased to offer a range of services and facilities to make your visit as enjoyable as possible.
For a list of captioned and audio described performances, please contact our box office on 1300 305 730. 
Call us via the National Relay Service — ask for Bell Shakespeare or 1300 305 730.

Icon audio accessibility 2

Audio

Audio described performances and tactile tours, hearing enhancement and headsets.
Icon auslan accessibility

Auslan

Auslan interpreted and captioned performances
Icon wheelchair accessibility

Access & special seating

Our venues provide wheelchair access and guide dogs are welcome.
Icon companion card logo

Companion Cards

We are a Companion Card affiliate. Let us know at the time of booking and present the card when collecting tickets.