US Edition'Outlander's Sam Heughan to Star in 'Macbeth' Stage Production
- Scottish actor Sam Heughan, known for Outlander, will star as Macbeth in the Royal Shakespeare Company's production running October 9 to December 6, 2025, in Stratford-upon-Avon.
- Heughan decided to take on Macbeth after seeking a new challenge beyond his 11 years on Outlander and returning to classical theatre training.
- Daniel Raggett takes the helm for a new staging of Macbeth at The Other Place theatre, featuring Lia Williams as Lady Macbeth and centering on Macbeth's transformation into a ruthless ruler.
- Heughan described his return to live theatre after more than a decade as exhilarating and likened it to a much-needed rush, adding that Macbeth is his favorite Shakespearean work because of its powerful themes and Scottish heritage.
- This production marks Heughan's RSC debut and suggests a significant theatrical return that highlights Shakespeare’s continued relevance and the actor's pride in portraying a Scottish character.
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Outlander favourite Sam Heughan cast as Macbeth in Royal Shakespeare Company debut
Sam Heughan is set for a trip even further back in time than usual to a very different Scotland as the Outlander star prepares to take to the stage with the Royal Shakespeare Company.Best known for his role as Jamie Fraser in the hit historical drama, Heughan is taking a break from TV after filming wrapped on Outlander season 8 for his first stint in theatre in 12 years.But while he'll be briefly leaving the screen, he's staying firmly in Scotla…
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