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Mephisto
From the novel by Klaus Mann Adapted by Ariane Mnouchkine Translated by Timberlake Wertenbaker Presented by Heart Sleeve Productions |
Oxford Playhouse 6th Week Hilary 22nd-15th February Wed 7.30pm | Thu 2.30pm & 7.30pm Fri 8.00pm | Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm TICKETS www.mephisto2012.com |
Hamburg, 1923: Hendrik is a struggling actor, desperate to make a name for himself in the competitive world of German theatre. As the Nazis gain popularity life becomes increasingly dangerous for the Hamburg Theatre Company with its troupe of Jewish and socialist actors. When Hendrik is offered the lead role of Mephisto in a production of Faust, he is forced to choose between his company and his lover, his career and his integrity: whether to sell his soul for the chance to star at the Berlin Opera House.
Based on the novel by Klaus Mann, Mephisto tells the true story of a revolutionary theatre company during Hitler's rise to power. Erotic and provocative, with a 20-strong cast and a sizzling jazz band, this ensemble production from University of Oxford students explores the darkest reaches of human nature.
Based on the novel by Klaus Mann, Mephisto tells the true story of a revolutionary theatre company during Hitler's rise to power. Erotic and provocative, with a 20-strong cast and a sizzling jazz band, this ensemble production from University of Oxford students explores the darkest reaches of human nature.
