The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui - Theatre Works August 25 - September 10

Published by: TS Publicity | 2-Aug-2016
A world where monsters are made of money, democracy is a myth, and the justice system lies in a coma. Acclaimed Director Phil Rouse returns to Theatre Works to present a contemporary take on Bertolt Brecht's searing allegory The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui. Bertolt Brecht's satire is a mash-up of American gangster movies and Richard III, offering a savage and darkly funny fable on Adolf Hitler's rise to power through the grimy lens of 1930's Chicago. Arturo Ui and his gang of thugs in The Cauliflower Trust use corruption, extortion, intimidation and violence to take over the vegetable trade.
Venue: Theatre Works
Address: 14 Acland Street, St Kilda, VIC, Australia
Date: August 25 - September 10
Time: Tue to Sat 7:30pm and 1pm on Tue 30 Aug, Wed 31 Aug, Thu 1, Tue 6, Thu 8 Sept
Ticket: $35 Full / $26 Conc, Under 30, Groups 8+ /$20 Preview (plus $2.50 booking fee per ticket)
Buy / Ticket: http://www.theatreworks.org.au/whatson/event/?id=277
Web: http://www.theatreworks.org.au/
Written by Bertolt Brecht
Directed by Phil Rouse
With: George Banders, Ben Clements, Jennifer Innes, Kasia Kaczmarek, Josiah Lulham, Kym Lynch, Tariro Mavondo, Luke Mulquiney, Peter Paltos

A world where monsters are made of money, democracy is a myth, and the justice system lies in a coma

Acclaimed Director Phil Rouse returns to Theatre Works to present a contemporary take on Bertolt Brecht's searing allegory The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.

Bertolt Brecht's satire is a mash-up of American gangster movies and Richard III, offering a savage and darkly funny fable on Adolf Hitler's rise to power through the grimy lens of 1930's Chicago. Arturo Ui and his gang of thugs in The Cauliflower Trust use corruption, extortion, intimidation and violence to take over the vegetable trade.

With his version Phil Rouse transposes the setting to a Brechtian 2016 Presidential Election, reflecting a contemporary world of Trump, Clinton, Bernie, Brexit, Super PACs and the renewed rise of the far right, honouring the classic text while illuminating the state of conservative politics in the 21st Century.

Rouse said, "The world of Arturo Ui will be a heightened version of a recognisably American landscape filtered through a 24 hour news cycle."

Phil Rouse has quickly picked up a reputation as one of Australia's directors to watch, earning widespread critical praise for his productions at the helm of independent theatre company Don't Look Away, founded in 2013 with the purpose of digging out the forgotten gems of Australian theatre to present to new audiences.

Previous productions have included The Legend of King O'Malley, A Property of The Clan and The Great God Mogadon. In 2015 Rouse worked with Theatre Works to mount a production of The Rivers of China. Most recently his production of Louis Nowra's Inner Voices at Sydney's Old Fitz Theatre has been a huge hit with critics and audiences alike. The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is a continuation of Rouse's interest in power, violence and governance.

'Rouse's production makes for vivid theatre"¦ You won't see a bigger play on a small stage this year.' - (Inner Voices) SMH

'Phillip Rouse's direction is what Sydney's independent scene is hungry for. ★★★★★' - (A Property of The Clan) The Music

"★★★★""“ (The Legend of King O'Malley) The Age

"★★★★""“ (The Legend of King O'Malley) Beat Magazine

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