The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui

About this event

Bertolt Brecht's political allegory explores the rise of a Chicago gangster who employs intimidation, manufactured crises, and strategic manipulation to dominate the city's vegetable trade. As Arturo Ui's influence expands, the play draws parallels to historical power consolidation, examining how ordinary systems can be corrupted through calculated deception and strategic violence.

This production, translated by George Tobori and Alistair Beaton, presents Brecht's incisive commentary on political corruption and the mechanisms of authoritarian control. The work remains relevant to contemporary discussions of power dynamics and institutional vulnerability.