The Resistible Rise of Arturo ui

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THE RESISTIBLE RISE OF ARTURO UI
By Bertolt Brecht, adapted by Ralph Manheim, directed by Lisa May

"Be careful what you wish for"...

The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is one of Brecht's best known plays - an alarming and savagely hilarious allegory of Hitler's rise to power, in which the Fuhrer is portrayed as charismatic Chicago gangster Arturo Ui, endeavouring to seize the city's fruit and vegetable racket from top-dog Al Capone. He systematically seduces the public and eliminates his political rivals in his bid for total domination.

This is Political theatre at its best and most powerful. Six actors play over fifty characters to bring this powerful story to life, in the true Bruiser physical style. Unnerving and scathing; the battle for political status and the corruption of power still fill our newspapers in 2010. When credits crunch, to whom do we turn? Arturo Ui offers protection and freedom - at a very large price.

Widely regarded as one of Northern Ireland's most progressive theatre companies, Bruiser is renowned for driving theatrical standards forward. The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui sees Bruiser tackling one of Brecht's finest plays. A definite must see for 2010!

Tickets: £11/ £8 / £6 (School Rate)