| Event type: | Theatre Visit |
| Date: | 19/03/2026 |
| Time: | 19:30 |
| Group: | Play Going - Lace Market |
| Venue: | Lace Market Theatre |
| Organiser: |
Richard Hill
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| Cost: | in the Auditorium Adults £15 Concession £13 |
| Booking: | Note that booking is required. |
| by Bertolt Brecht; translated by George Tobori and Alistair Beaton |
| The Youth Theatre production 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. 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 |