For those who want to be in Auckland in the New Year and happen to like Shakespeare, there may be no reason not to be at the Pumphouse Theatre.

Two of the bard's most famous plays - Macbeth and Anthony and Cleopatra - are being performed at the venue between January 13th and February 11th.

These are two tales of power and politics, blood and sex, intrigue and drama.

Fans may want to book early to experience the culture and quality of two of the most famous plays ever written and enjoy modern actors bringing them to life - apart from Banquo's ghost, of course, who will be doing an impression of death.

Inevitably, the thought of then Roman Empire and Egyptian Queen getting together or Birnham Wood coming to Dunsinane is not to everyone's taste, but there are plenty of other shows on at the theatre in 2012.

March brings Lover's Walk, described by the venue as an "uplifting true love story told through fusion of music, poetry, video, theatre and dance. A majestic theatrical feast for your soul and all six senses."

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22/12/2011