‘It was a warning from history – now it’s the bloody muse!’ Mark Gatiss and Placebo on reviving Brecht’s brutal Hitler satire
Why it matters: The revival of 'The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui' brings a historical warning about fascism to modern audiences.
- Mark Gatiss, known for 'Sherlock,' is starring in the revival of Bertolt Brecht's 'The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui.'
- Alt-rock band Placebo is providing the music for the stage production, adding a contemporary layer to the classic satire.
- The production aims to avoid 'preaching to the choir,' seeking to engage a broader audience with the play's urgent themes.
Bertolt Brecht's chilling Hitler satire, 'The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui,' is being revived with actor Mark Gatiss in the starring role and music by alt-rock band Placebo, aiming to resonate with contemporary turbulent times beyond just its existing fanbase. Gatiss and Placebo emphasize the play's renewed vitality as a 'bloody muse' and a 'warning from history,' highlighting its continued relevance in today's political climate.
