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| Mackenzie | |
|---|---|
| Music | Yve Blake |
| Lyrics | Yve Blake |
| Book | Yve Blake |
| Setting | 2006–2011 |
| Basis | Macbeth by William Shakespeare |
| Premiere | 6 June 2026: The Neilson Nutshell, Sydney |
Mackenzie is an Australian stage play with 5 original songs by Yve Blake. It is a modern satirical adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragedy Macbeth.[1]
Premise
[edit]Set in the early 2000s, the story follows a 13 year old child star Mackenzie with her merciless stage mum.[1][2]
Production
[edit]In 2025, there were sold-out read-throughs events in Melbourne[3], Sydney[4] and in London[5].
The world premiere production will open in Sydney’s The Neilson Nutshell on 6th June until 18th July 2026, before a limited run in Melbourne’s Arts Centre on 23rd July to 9th August 2026.[1]
Principal cast
[edit]The original cast are as follows:[1][6]
| Role | Performer |
|---|---|
| Mackenzie | Kimberley Hodgson |
| Ruth | Nikki Britton |
| Beau and others | Ryan González |
| Gayle and others | Billie Palin |
| Dahlia and others | Anusha Thomas |
| Producer and others | Jane Watt |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "Mackenzie". Bell Shakespeare. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "Bell Shakespeare announces cast for upcoming world premiere of Yve Blake's Mackenzie". Australian Arts Review. 2026-02-07. Retrieved 2026-02-08.
- ↑ "Mackenzie: A new work reading by Yve Blake". Chapel Off Chapel. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "Mackenzie". Hayes Theatre Co. Retrieved 2026-02-07.
- ↑ "New show Mackenzie by Yve Blake to get London reading | West End Theatre". West End Theatre. 15 April 2025. Retrieved 7 February 2026.
- ↑ "Announcing Cast For Mackenzie: A World Premiere By Bell Shakespeare". The Scoop. 4 February 2026. Retrieved 7 February 2026.