22 August – 10 September 2016
A world where monsters are made of money, democracy is a myth, and the justice system lies in a
coma.
Bertolt Brecht's satire is a mash-up of American gangster movies and Richard III, offering a searing
allegory on Adolf Hitler's rise to power through the grimy lens of 1930's Chicago.
After building acclaim reviving Australian playwrights with his company Don't Look Away, Director Phil
Rouse turns his attention to one of the giants of 20th century western theatre. It's a production that
offers a contemporary take on Brecht's fable, honouring the classic text while illuminating the state of
conservative politics in the 21st Century.
"Murderously good."
THE GUARDIAN
"Director Phil Rouse is definitely making his mark as a director to watch."
BEAT MAGAZINE
TICKETS
Full $35
Concession, Under 30s & Groups 8+ $26
DURATION
120 minutes plus interval
WARNINGS (16+)
Adult Concepts | Infrequent Coarse Language | Onstage Smoke Effects | Haze Effects | Strobe Lighting | Loud Music | Discharge of Firearms | Violence
Directed by
PHIL ROUSE
Designers
MARTELLE HUNT, SHANE THOMPSON
Lighting Designer
ROB SOWINSKI
Producer
ERIC GARDINER
Production Manager
LIZZIE HOWELLS
Stage Manager
LACHLAN O'CONNOR
Assistant Stage Manager
KATHARINE TIMMS
Cast
GEORGE BANDERS, BEN CLEMENTS SHEET, JENNIFER INNES, KASIA KACZMAREK, JOSIAH LULHAM, KYM LYNCH, TARIRO MAVONDO, LUKE MULQUINEY, PETER PALTOS
