Mother Courage

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Two ideologies collide in a conflict that stretches across a continent and threatens the balance of world power. In its midst, one woman, her three children by her side, sees an opportunity to survive, a way to profit from the slaughter by selling goods to both sides. And the time is about to come when, in her quest for material gain, she must make the ultimate sacrifice.

Bertold Brecht's Mother Courage and Her Children is regarded by many as the greatest play of the 20th century and even the greatest anti-war play of all time, It asks fundamental questions about the effects our beliefs have on the world and the role of ideology in society and world affairs.

Lee Hall’s (The Pitmen Painters, War Horse screenplay) brilliant translation of Brecht’s masterpiece is accessible, fresh and bang up to date. Brought to the stage by Blackeyed Theatre (who brought Oh what a Lovely War! to Uppingham last year) with breathtaking ensemble performances and live music, Mother Courage and Her Children is an unforgettable theatrical experience.

“Magnificent...Extraordinary...As haunting as it is harrowing...Astonishing power... Catch it if you can”
The Stage on last year’s production of Oh! What a Lovely War

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