A shadow puppetry performance by Manual Cinema, an Emmy-winning Canadian theatre company, adapting the story of Macbeth.
Manual Cinema brings The 4th Witch to the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center on October 28 and 29, 2026. It's a new story built from the world of Macbeth: on the eve of an invasion, a girl flees a warlord's army into a dark forest, orphaned and exiled, and taken in by a witch who makes her an apprentice. As her craft grows, so do her grief and rage, pulling her toward vengeance against the man who killed her parents.
Manual Cinema tells it their way, with shadow puppets, actors in silhouette, and live music, and the film assembled in full view as the audience watches. The company won an Emmy for this craft. The production runs 65 minutes with no intermission and is recommended for ages 12 and up, as it uses loud sound and flashing lights.
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The shows are part of Performing Arts Houston's 60th-anniversary 'diamond' season, billed as the organization's biggest yet, spanning 41 performances across dance, music, theater, comedy, and family fun. Tickets start at $39.
Date
28 October – 29 October
19:30
Location
Cullen Theater, Wortham CenterPrice
Paid
Recommended Age
+14 years
