In a city threatened by economic crisis and compromised by corruption, a small-time but ambitious local gangster is on the rise. The truth becomes arbitrary and control the new currency in this riotously funny, farcical but all too familiar tale that asks the question; how could we let someone like that, rise to power?
Written in 1941 by German playwright in exile, Bertolt Brecht. The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui is a scathing satire of the political ascent of Hitler and the Nazi party.
Fresh Theatre’s modern re-telling of this cautionary tale is both beautifully silly and politically poignant, with characters that are recognizable from both the past and the present. Murder, music, mayhem and wit combine in this brutally funny and searingly clever performance.
Directors Shaz Mullens and James Cutler bring a vivid and distinctive vision to this great play. Presented outdoors, a talented ensemble of performers and musicians are surrounded on every side by stunning urban art in the secluded alleyway accessible space of The Backyard. Visually vibrant and politically provocative this play is big and it is brutal.
Welcome to the Jungle.

Theatre/Venue Name | The Backyard |
Venue address | Civic Ln, Ringwood VIC 3134 |
All performance dates and start times | Thursday 17 March, 8pm Thursday 24 March, 8pm |
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Creative Team | Directors – Shaz Mullens & James Cutler |
Cast List | Troy Larkin |
Shows in March 2022
Show | Theatre | Venue | Show Category | Opening Night Date | |
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The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui | Fresh Theatre | The Backyard | Play | 17/03/2022 | More Info |
A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder | Malvern Theatre Company | Malvern Theatre Company | Play | 25/03/2022 | More Info |
Mamma Mia! | Kyneton Theatre Company | Bluestone Theatre | Musical | 04/03/2022 | More Info |
First Date | Cactus Musicals | Temperance Hall | Musical | 24/03/2022 | More Info |
If/THEN | Theatrical. | Chapel Off Chapel | Musical | 04/03/2022 | More Info |
The Long Road | Eltham Little Theatre | Eltham Performing Arts Centre | Play | 18/03/2022 | More Info |
Chicago | Footlight Productions | The Palais Geelong | Musical | 25/03/2022 | More Info |
On Broadway | CPAC Musical Theatre | Hillcrest Christian College Theatre | Musical | 05/03/2022 | More Info |
Tribes | Encore Theatre | Clayton Community Centre | Play | 11/03/2022 | More Info |
Rumours | Essendon Theatre Company | Bradshaw Street Community Hall | Play | 17/03/2022 | More Info |
Blithe Spirit | Frankston Theatre Group | Mount Eliza Community Centre | Play | 25/03/2022 | More Info |
I Ought To Be In Pictures | Peridot Theatre | The Unicorn Theatre | Play | 25/03/2022 | More Info |
The Weekend | Geelong Repertory Theatre Company | Woodbin Theatre | Play | 18/03/2022 | More Info |
Mamma Mia! | Maffra Dramatic Society | The Wedge - John Leslie Theatre | Musical | 03/03/2022 | More Info |
ek-spo-zia | Off The Leash Theatre | West Gippsland Arts Centre | Play | 04/03/2022 | More Info |
Mort | CPP Community Theatre | Boronia K-12 College Performing Arts Centre | Musical | 25/03/2022 | More Info |