Tag: The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

This is a play that feels as relevant now as it did when it was written by Bertolt Brecht in 1941. We are transported to Chicago in the middle of the Great Depression. Times are hard and the underworld is ruled by gangsters. Can Ui save the city or is he just power hungry? Will anyone try to stop him? From the very start the fourth wall is smashed down. This is perfect for the intimate setting of The Swan Theatre and helps to set the irreverent tone for the evening. From the stark grey and introductions to the characters, the stage bursts into colour and life. While many of the costumes are muted, there are splashes of colour and nods to a cabaret/circus feel in the set and costumes, both designed by Georgina Lowe. As the story and time develops, the clown style make up becomes more ...