Cush Jumbo to star as Lady Macbeth at London's Donmar Warehouse

Cush Jumbo is to play Lady Macbeth opposite David Tennant’s Macbeth at the Donmar Warehouse in London. 

Directed by the Donmar’s associate director Max Webster, the production runs from December 8 to February 10, 2024. Press night is on December 15. 

Webster said: “I’m so thrilled that Cush Jumbo will be returning to the Donmar after her extraordinary performance as Mark Antony in the Shakespeare Trilogy to take on the role of Lady Macbeth. 

"I first saw Cush on stage as the most brilliant Rosalind over 10 years ago at the Royal Exchange in Manchester and have consistently been moved and surprised at her performances on stage and screen ever since."

He added: "I think she will bring power, emotion and great humanity to this iconic role and will be absolutely electric alongside David Tennant. I can’t wait to start rehearsals.”

Macbeth has set and costume design by Rosanna Vize, lighting by Bruno Poet, sound by Gareth Fry, movement by Shelley Maxwell and casting by Anna Cooper.