Saoirse Ronan to make UK stage debut playing Lady Macbeth at the Almeida Theatre

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Saoirse Ronan will make her UK stage debut playing Lady Macbeth at the Almeida Theatre in north London.

The star, who appeared on Broadway in The Crucible five years ago, has been nominated four times for an Oscar for films including Atonement, Brooklyn and Little Women.

She will appear alongside James McArdle, who will play Macbeth in the classic Shakespearean tragedy.

The Islington theatre’s new season also includes performances of Lolita Chakrabati’s Hymn, which was live-streamed during lockdown, and a revival of musical Spring Awakening starring Laurie Kynaston.

There will also be a collection of new plays called The Key Workers Cycle telling the stories of the people who kept the world going during lockdown.

The theatre’s Artistic Director Rupert Goold said: “Although still battered and bruised by the last 14 months, and keenly aware that many within this industry continue to suffer as a result of the pandemic, this announcement today feels like an exhalation and moment to pay tribute to the endurance and creativity shown by so many friends and colleagues.

“We’re announcing six new productions, including three world premieres (four if you include Hymn which plays to in-person audiences for the first time), plus two classic revivals, and a list of writers, directors and actors who are largely new to the Almeida.

“As with our brief re-opening to audiences in December last year, considerable work has gone into ensuring that the theatre is safe and in line with the latest COVID government guidelines, including upgraded fresh air ventilation. We will initially go on sale with social distancing in place and this will be reviewed as the government guidelines change. “

The theatre also announced a scheme offering free tickers to theatregoers aged 25 and under.

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