Details
This menacing parable recasts Hitler as a small time hoodlum in the economic turmoil of gangster controlled 1930s Chicago. Ui is leader of the protection racket that controls the local Cauliflower Trust and hell-bent on taking over the city's entire fruit and veg trade - whatever the cost...
Cast/Performers
Henry Goodman (Arturo Ui),
Michael Feast (Roma),
William Gaunt (Old Dogsborough),
Joe McGann (Giri / O'Casey),
Keith Baxter (The Actor),
Mark Carlisle (Bowl+Ensemble / Musician),
Alex Giannini (Butcher / Defence+Ensemble),
Amanda Gordon (Dockdaisy+Ensemble / Musician),
Charlie Hamblett,
Lucas Hare,
Hugh John,
Richard Mark,
Lizzy McInnerny,
Peter Moreton,
Steve Simmonds,
Colin Stinton,
David Sturzaker,
Benny YoungCreatives/Company
Author:
Bertolt BrechtCorporate Sponsor:
Hentys CorporateProducer:
Minerva TheatreTranslation:
George TaboriDirector(s):
Jonathan Church,
Gabrielle Dawes (casting)
Design:
Simon HiglettLighting:
Tim MitchellMusic:
Matthew ScottSound:
Mike Walker