Macbeth - Sat 7 Mar 2:30 PM

Macbeth

Set in 1982, amid concrete corridors, flickering strip lights, and the rigid hierarchy of a British borstal, Macbeth follows Mac, a volatile but respected young inmate serving time for violent assault. The unit is ruled by fear, loyalty, and an unspoken code: power belongs to those who can take it.

As paranoia spreads and guilt corrodes those closest to him, the borstal begins to turn even uglier.

In a world built to contain violence, Macbeth asks what happens when the system creates the monster it cannot control.

Directed by Macbeth, performed by our BA (Hons) Acting Accelerated Company 2026.

Director Bio:

Niall Phillips, Director

Niall is a classically trained actor, award winning theatre director and a qualified theatre practitioner. Niall has worked in New York City, Europe, Turkey, Africa and all over the U.K. at some of the best accredited drama schools, including East 15, Arts Ed, RADA, Italia Conti, Royal Birmingham Conservatoire and IDSA. 

Niall is also Head Coach at online drama school IAMPRO.

So far in 2025, Niall has worked with BBC, National Theatre, Burnt Orange Theatre, YAT, East 15 and I AM PRO.

His work in theatre includes: BAAL, (East 15), Women of Troy (RBC / Crescent Theatre), Irn Pru (Arcola Theatre), MEDEA (Midlands Arts Centre), TOMORROW MAY BE MY LAST (Various venues), I KNOW MY HUSBAND LOVES ME, (The Union Theatre), FAUX, (Brighton Fringe Festival – WINNER of the Bobby Award for Best Production), HIDDEN, (Wandsworth Arts Festival), MINITARISTS, (Vaults Festival), TURKEY (Off West End nominated for Best Director 2018), IN/OUT (A FEELING), (Off West End nominated for Best New Production),ROMEO & JULIET (Sardinia Arts Festival), WAITING FOR CHARLIE, (The Hope Theatre), OLYMPILADS, HE(ART), Theatre N16, I’MTHINKING OF LEAVING FACEBOOK, THE UNMARRIED,(Edinburgh Fringe Festival), FACE TO FACE, LETTERS FROM EVERYONE, (Offi West End Nominated for Best New play in 2017), TOM &JERRY, (Drayton Arms Theatre), LOVE vs HATE, ON A SPREE, (Tristan Bates Theatre), FUGEE (Omnibus Arts Centre).

Niall has worked on several films productions. His debut film, HOME, 2012, dealt with mental health in young males and featured Perry Benson and Mike Parr. This was followed up by his second short film WORK, 2013. Looking at male anxiety issues and depression. This starred Natalie Jacobs. 

Niall has worked extensively in the beautiful and creative world of youththeatre; Including, Halfmoon Theatre, Actors Alive, Young Actors Theatre, Brighter Day Theatre.