Macbeth is one of Shakespeare’s shortest and bloodiest tragedies, depicting a naked lust for power at any cost. Written four hundred years ago, its central theme of power and ambition has contemporary parallels, making the play as relevant now as when it was first written. The University Theatre Ensemble’s production is directed by John Bolton, an award winning director from Melbourne, and features third year acting students from Charles Sturt University (CSU). The play is also designed and stage managed by final year students in CSU’s degree in design for theatre and television production. The play’s director John Bolton has taken an innovative approach to the play by producing a shorter, clearer, playful and vibrant piece of theatre working with the students to dissect the text and incorporate the motifs and symbols at the heart of the play.