MACKENZIE

About the show

Mackenzie is a contemporary theatrical reimagining that repositions Shakespeare's Macbeth within the competitive world of early 2000s children's television. The production follows a 13-year-old aspiring performer who lands a small role on a major TV show, only to have a fateful encounter with a makeup artist who prophesies her rise to stardom. Driven by an ambitious stage mother willing to pursue any means to ensure her daughter's success, Mackenzie's trajectory becomes increasingly dark and morally compromised. Directed by Virginia Gay and written by Yve Blake (creator of Fangirls), this hilarious yet disturbing musical comedy mines the original play's themes of ambition, corruption, and the psychological toll of unchecked desire. Set against a glitzy pop-culture backdrop complete with songs, the production balances satirical camp with genuinely unsettling moments, creating a fresh and provocative theatrical experience for contemporary audiences.