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Macbeth at Teatro Nacional D. Maria II
Teatro Nacional D. Maria IIFri, Sep 18, 2026 · 01:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Overview
Overview
Macbeth is a Lisbon cultural event at Teatro Nacional D. Maria II, listed on Agenda Cultural Lisboa. Check the official listing for exact times, tickets and any last-minute changes.
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After three years closed for renovations, the Teatro Nacional D. Maria II reopens with a bold and ironic choice: Shakespeare's *Macbeth* — the very play that was on stage on the fateful night of December 2, 1964, when a powerful fire left the theatre in ruins, fueling the legends, superstitions, and curses that have always surrounded this tragedy.
Directed by Pedro Penim, this production features a large cast including Ana Coimbra, Ana Tang, Bárbara Branco, Bernardo de Lacerda, Hugo Van Der Ding, João Grosso, José Neves, José Raposo, June João, Sandro Feliciano, Stela, and Vítor Silva Costa. The run spans from September 18 to October 31, 2026, with special free-entry sessions on September 18, 19, and 20 (conditions to be announced).
Accessibility is a priority: performances on October 11 and 25 include Portuguese Sign Language interpretation and audio description. The historic venue, located at Praça Dom Pedro IV, offers a unique atmosphere for this iconic tragedy.
📍 Teatro Nacional D. Maria II⏱️ 1032 hrs
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Good to know
- The theatre is located at Praça Dom Pedro IV.
- Phone: 213 250 800.
- Free entry on September 18, 19, and 20 (conditions to be announced).
- Portuguese Sign Language interpretation and audio description on October 11 and 25.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Macbeth a significant choice for the reopening?
Macbeth was the play being performed on December 2, 1964, when a fire destroyed the theatre, adding to the legends and superstitions surrounding the tragedy.
Are there accessible performances?
Yes, performances on October 11 and 25 include Portuguese Sign Language interpretation and audio description.
Lineup
Ana Coimbra
Ana Raquel Coimbra is an Angolan model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss Universe Angola 2023. She was elected Miss Angola Universe 2023 on July 22, 2023, at the Talatona Convention Center, in Luanda, in a gala that featured musical performance by C4Pedro, in Luanda.
José Neves
José Manuel Ferreira Neves is a Portuguese entrepreneur and the founder of Farfetch, a global luxury fashion online platform.
Stela
A stele or stela is a stone or wooden slab, generally taller than it is wide, erected in the ancient world as a monument. The surface of the stele often has text, ornamentation, or both. These may be inscribed, carved in relief, or painted.
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