The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

Sat 21 Mar
14:30 19:30 SO

Runtime: 150 minutes
Director: Ben Dixon
Lighting Design: Allan Green
Sound Design: Alex Carmichael
Stage Manager: Gareth Morris
Wardrobe: Sharon Philips | Melanie Hamilton

Theatre

by Bertolt Brecht; translated by George Tobori and Alistair Beaton

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui charts the ascent of a small-time Chicago gangster who uses intimidation, manufactured crises and calculated charm to seize control of the city’s vegetable trade. As Ui’s influence spreads, the play shifts from dark comedy to a stark warning about how authoritarian figures rise — not through genius, but through fear, lies and the willingness of others to look away.

This production has been chosen for its bold, non-naturalistic style and its continued relevance in a world where misinformation and political manipulation remain powerful tools. It invites audiences to recognise the mechanics of tyranny and to question how such figures gain their foothold.

Content advisory: the production includes stylised violence, themes of corruption and coercion, and material that may be emotionally challenging. The young company approaches these themes with maturity and exceptional craft, offering a vivid and thought-provoking interpretation of Brecht’s cautionary tale.

Contains use of live smoke effects.

CAST

Keeley | Ayda | Katarina | Ivy | Maria (Masters of Ceremony)

Connor (Dogsborough)

Edgar (Giuseppe Givola)

Emily-Jayne (Emanuele Giri)

Rory (Ernesto Roma)

Noah (Arturo Ui)

Michael (Butcher)

Olivia (Bowl)

Raya (Clark)

Amelia (Sheet)

Tom (Young Dogsborough)

Anya (Ted Ragg)

Tilly (Dockdaisy)

Isa (O'Casey)

Freya (Smith)

Ted (James Greenwool)

Esme (The Actor)

Ruby (Jim Crocket)

Isla (Judge)

Chantée (Fish)

Francesca (Court Physician)

Elsie (Wounded Woman)

Evelyn (Defence Councel)

Amelie (Prosecution)

Sylvie (Betty Dullfoot)

Kiah (Shorty)

Logan (Inna)

Sonny (Ignatius Dullfoot)

GALLERY

DER AUFHALTSAME AUFSTIEG DES ARTURO UI © Bertolt-Brecht-Erben 1957

This translation © Bertolt-Brecht-Erben 2017

By permission of Alan Brodie Representation Ltd www.alanbrodie.com

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

Runtime: 150 minutes
Director: Ben Dixon
Lighting Design: Allan Green
Sound Design: Alex Carmichael
Stage Manager: Gareth Morris
Wardrobe: Sharon Philips | Melanie Hamilton

Theatre

Sat 21 Mar
14:30 19:30 SO

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SO Sold Out

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