Shakespeare's Macbeth: UQ Centre for Western Civilisation 2025 Winter School
Fully explore Shakespeare's darkest and most popular play.
Join us for a unique experience that will help you understand one of Shakespeare’s greatest works. You’ll find Macbeth has continued relevance for our lives today.
Event sessions
Monday 7 July - Wednesday 9 July 2025
Women’s College, UQ, College Road, St Lucia QLD 4067
What's involved
- Take part in acting workshops with the Queensland Shakespeare Ensemble.
- Visit UQ's Fryer Library to examine Shakespeare's sources.
- Enjoy a Macbeth-inspired film night and an evening performance of Express Macbeth.
- Work with UQ experts to understand the relationship between stage and page.
- Explore Macbeth's many underlying topics and influences, through both discussion and acting.
- Discover how Macbeth has influenced popular culture and performance.
Eligibility
- High school students in Year 11 and Year 12.
- Interstate applicants are welcome.
Cost
- The Winter School is free to attend.
- Accommodation and full-board during the Winter School are provided.
- Travel subsidies for students who are travelling from over 400 km away from Brisbane are available.
How to apply
- Submit the online application form by Sunday 4 May 2025.
- On the form, you'll be asked about your motivation for applying for the Winter School.
- There are limited places available.
- We will send out offers on Friday 16 May 2025. If you receive an offer, you must accept by Friday 6 June 2025.
Contact
Email westernciv@uq.edu.au.
