The Fascists from the Evening Program
Bertolt Brecht's parable play "The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui" serves as a critique of the Nazi rise to power, depicting Adolf Hitler through the lens of gangster culture, and is currently being performed at the Munich Volkstheater.
Love and Sex in Literature: "Evenings with Lilo. Particularly Pleasant."
The article explores how authors during the Nazi era, including Bertolt Brecht and Lion Feuchtwanger, wrote about love and sex despite the oppressive circumstances.
Opening of the Brecht Festival: Augsburg has a "Threepenny Opera" again
Augsburg's Brecht Festival has opened with a humorous production of Bertolt Brecht's "Threepenny Opera."
Prantl's View: Mack the Knife at the Munich Security Conference
The article reflects on the themes of war and peace using the lens of two plays as commentary on the Munich Security Conference.
What's happening in the theater?: Bertolt Brecht remains popular
Bertolt Brecht's works will soon enter the public domain, allowing for more freedom in adaptations and performances.
February 10 Anniversaries: What happened on a day like today?
February 10 marks the anniversary of the birth of influential playwright Bertolt Brecht among other historical events.
The Resistible Rise of Emperor Donald Ui
This article draws a comparison between Donald Trump and the character from Bertolt Brecht's play 'The Resistible Rise of Arturo Ui', highlighting the satirical elements of Trump's ascent to power.