“Is this a dagger which I see before me, the handle toward my hand?” Macbeth, Act 2, Scene 1

We welcomed back The Globe Players on Friday 19th September 2025, as they staged an electrifying production of Macbeth within Reading School's historic Chapel. Students were transported to the world of ambition, power, and fate, from the haunting opening scenes to the dramatic downfall of the Scottish king.

Performing or watching Macbeth live helps students bring Shakespeare’s language, structure, and themes to life. Rather than just reading the text in class, students experience the emotional power of key scenes, which can deepen their comprehension.