The Arsonists
Royal Court Theatre (Downstairs), London from 1 November to 15 December
2007
Fires are becoming something of a problem. But Biedermann
has it all under control. He's a respected member of the community with a
loving wife and a flourishing business, so surely nothing can get to him.
The great philanthropist is happy to meet his civic duty by giving shelter
to two new guests but when they start filling his attic with petrol drums,
will he help them light the fuse?
Max Frisch's parable about appeasement
is given its first major UK revival since its Royal Court premiere in 1961,
which was directed by Lindsay Anderson with Alfred
Marks and John
Thaw in the cast. The Arsonists,
directed by Ramin Gray, is performed in repertoire with Eugene
Ionesco's Rhinoceros which is directed by Royal Court
Artistic Director Dominic
Cooke, and features the same cast which includes Benedict
Cumberbatch.
For all additional information and booking details visit
the official web site: www.royalcourttheatre.com
Audience's reviews: No audience reviews
