The world at the conclusion of Macbeth is one steeped in fear; where truth and delusion blur, and tyranny thrives. This is where Thrice begins.

Both a response to Shakespeare’s play and to our present moment, Thrice places nine women in the aftermath of the story. They remain after the bloodshed, asking what it might mean to live on in the shadow of ruin.

Thrice unfolds as a visual and sonic journey of movement, dance, text, and original music. Text from Macbeth – words once spoken by soldiers and tyrants – are absorbed and transformed by the figures who haunt the play’s edges: the witches. In doing so, Thrice seeks to challenge the legacy of persecution attached to the word ‘witch’, asking us to listen differently, and to imagine new forms of care and dignity.

“Thrice to thine, and thrice to mine,
And thrice again, to make up nine.”

(Macbeth / W. Shakespeare)

Praise for THRICE

★★★★
“The nine women on stage unstintingly impress… they channel elemental empowerment and it’s utterly compelling.”
– The Herald

★★★★
“Beautiful and momentous… raising the vision of how wise women have been persecuted as witches through time.”
– The Scotsman

★★★★
“Mesmerising… it scratches at your soul.”
– The Stage

★★★★
“Spellbinding… defiantly brave… has both intensity and spectacle.”
– Thurible Arts

★★★★
“A powerful, atmospheric piece of work… it offers a hauntingly beautiful meditation on grief.”
– The Theatre Write-Up

★★★★
“A mesmerising production… thrilling and thought-provoking.”
– From The North

★★★★
“THRICE is bold, distinctive visual theatre, and a fresh way into a very familiar play.”
– Reviews Hub

Thrice is built upon a collaboration between Scottish theatre-maker, Al Seed (Plinth / Oog), Paris-based director, Judith Milligan (The Shadow of Heaven), and Australian choreographer, Lina Limosani (The Spinners). The show is produced by Al Seed Productions – which is a PiPA partner (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts).

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BSL interpreted on
Sat 17 October, Tramway, Glasgow, 7.30pm – interpreted by Lisa Li
Mon 19 October, Aberdeen, 7pm, part of DanceLive – interpreted by Lesley Crerar
Fri 23 October, Traverse, Edinburgh, 7.30pm – interpreted by Lisa Li

Cast and Crew

Cast

Alys Williams (she/her)
Ashley Smith (she/her)
Jennifer Steele (she/they)
Jessie Roberts-Smith (she/her)
Maya Bodiley (she/her)
Monet Debois (she/her)
Samuela Noumtchuet (she/her)
Sarah Farrell (they/she/he)
Tess Letham (she/her)

Creative and Production

Storyboarding & Direction: Al Seed · Judith Milligan
Choreography: Lina Limosani
Producer: Siobhan Clark
Music & Sound Design: Guy Veale
Lighting Design: Alberto Santos Bellido
Costume Design: Zephyr Liddell
Costume Supervisor: Catriona Charlton

Production Manager: Robbie Fraser
Associate Production Manager: Frankie Collier-Prickett
Stage Manager: Alma Lindenhovius
Marketing Manager: Jessica McGoff
PR Associate: Hannah Bradley Croall

Costume Maker: Emily Smit-Dicks
Costume Assistant: Saehee Simmons
Costume Dyer: Joanna Kinnersly-Taylor
Costume Breakdown Artist: Rachel McIvor

BSL Interpreters: Lesley Crerar · Lisa Li