When does the performance start?

The performance starts on April 22, 2026, at 7:30 PM on Stage 1.

How long does the evening last?

The performance lasts 2 hours and 50 minutes including an intermission.

Where does the play take place?

At Munich Volkstheater, Tumblingerstraße 29, 80337 Munich.

Is the theater barrier-free?

Yes, Munich Volkstheater is barrier-free. For wheelchair seats and further assistance, it is advisable to consult the box office.

How can I get there best?

By U3 or U6 to Poccistraße or Goetheplatz, as well as by bus 58 or 68 to Kapuzinerplatz.

How much does a ticket cost?

For Stage 1, the regular ticket price starts at 43 euros.

Brecht Meets Gangster Glamour: Arturo Ui Unfolds Disturbing Present at Volkstheater

Name: The Unstoppable Rise of Arturo Ui
Start: 2026-04-22T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-04-23T00:20:00+02:00
Location: Münchner Volkstheater

A Brecht Evening Full of Power, Masquerade, and Disturbing Present

With The Unstoppable Rise of Arturo Ui, the Munich Volkstheater brings Bertolt Brecht's notorious parable about the lust for power, corruption, and the force of seduction to the stage. The performance merges political theater with sharp wit, captivating acting, and a production that charges the historical material with urgent contemporary relevance.

A Gangster Play as a Mirror of Society

Brecht wrote the play in 1941 in Finnish exile as a bitter allegory for the rise of National Socialism. The plot relocates the machinery of power to the world of Chicago's vegetable trade and reveals how fear, opportunism, and economic interests elevate a character like Arturo Ui. This is precisely where the unbroken explosive power of this stage classic lies: it shows how quickly democratic order can tip when convenience and conformity gain the upper hand.

Direction, Rhythm, and an Ensemble in the Tension Field

The Munich production relies on a playful ensemble, clear dramatic contours, and an evening of 2 hours and 50 minutes including an intermission. Christian Stückl directs, Stefan Hageneier is responsible for stage and costumes, and the performance includes music, lighting design, and a precise dramaturgy that balances the evening between grotesque and abyss. The result promises a theatrical experience that does not merely aim for simple updating but boldly unveils Brecht's mechanics of gaining power with theatrical force.

Stage Atmosphere Between Seduction and Alarm

Press reviews highlight how sovereign the play connects entertainment and political sharpness. It is this very mixture that makes the evening appealing: charmingly dangerous characters, edgy dialogues, musical accents, and a theatrical atmosphere in which laughter frequently tips into discomfort. The references to the production also contribute to the perception of the evening, as blank-firing weapons and cigarettes amplify the raw, immediate tone of the performance.

The Munich Volkstheater as a Suitable Venue

The Munich Volkstheater offers the right framework for this material: a spacious stage, central location, barrier-free access, and good public transport connections. The main entrance is located in the courtyard at Tumblingerstraße 29, and the venue itself bears the hallmark of a house that presents spoken theater with a clear stance and urban energy. Audience reactions to this material tend to be particularly intense, as Brecht's parable does not remain in the museum but exposes social mechanisms that still appear familiar today.

Conclusion: A Theatre Evening with Echo

Those who wish to experience Brecht not as mandatory reading but as living contemporary theater make a strong choice with this evening. The Unstoppable Rise of Arturo Ui promises political sharpness, strong imagery, and a focused acting experience that resonates long afterward. Don't miss experiencing it live and feel the power machine of the stage in your own breath.