Macbeth tour when National Theatre comes to Wakefield

The play will be toured for pupils in the autumn in an Arts Council-funded scheme to bring drama to youngsters who would not normally experience the theatre.

Wakefield is among six cities to benefit from the project after the National Theatre was given a grant of more than £1m.

Katie Town, executive director at the Theatre Royal, said: “Theatre Royal Wakefield is delighted to be working with the National Theatre as a partner for their three-year strategic touring programme.

“Together we will increase access to theatre and offer unique opportunities for those least engaged with the arts.

“Wakefield has a significant number of excellent cultural organisations working hard to increase accessibility for everyone in the district and this programme will enable local young people to have a spectacular first experience of theatre.”

Plays will also be performed for youngsters in Doncaster, Greater Manchester, Outer East London, Sunderland and Wolverhampton as part of the project.