Name: The Unstoppable Rise of Arturo Ui
Start: 2026-07-15T21:30:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-16T00:20:00+02:00
Location: Münchner Volkstheater

Brecht's Power Drama as an Evening of Cutting Relevance

With The Unstoppable Rise of Arturo Ui, the Munich Volkstheater presents Bertolt Brecht's parable play as a gripping stage experience on Stage 1. The production relocates the rise of fascists to the gangster milieu of Chicago and shows how closely profit greed, violence, and political seduction intertwine. The performance lasts 2 hours and 50 minutes, including a break; the premiere took place on March 19, 2026. ([muenchner-volkstheater.de](https://www.muenchner-volkstheater.de/programm/schauspiel/der-aufhaltsame-aufstieg-des-arturo-ui))

A Staging with Pulse, Pressure, and Clear Lines

Director Christian Stückl sharpens Brecht's text with an eye for pace, rhythm, and precisely set intensifications. The stage and costumes are by Stefan Hageneier, lighting design by David Jäkel; music and dramaturgy condense the evening into a theatrical atmosphere where each scene aims for impact and meaning. The production runs at the Munich Volkstheater, a barrier-free accessible house with three stages and a spacious foyer. ([muenchner-volkstheater.de](https://www.muenchner-volkstheater.de/programm/schauspiel/der-aufhaltsame-aufstieg-des-arturo-ui))

Brecht Today: Parable, Rhetoric, Seduction

The material feels particularly strong because Brecht's allegory exposes the mechanics of political seduction. The relocation to Chicago's gangster world makes the calculus of power visible without losing its historical weight. This is precisely the strength of this theater evening: It shows not only characters but systems, not only action but a dramaturgy of intimidation. ([muenchner-volkstheater.de](https://www.muenchner-volkstheater.de/programm/schauspiel/der-aufhaltsame-aufstieg-des-arturo-ui))

The Venue: Munich Volkstheater as an Open House for Great Speaking Theater Art

The Munich Volkstheater is located at Tumblingerstraße 29 in Munich. The main entrance is in the courtyard behind the brick archway; the building is barrier-free, offers wheelchair spaces, an elevator, a free cloakroom, and an underground garage with accessible parking. Additionally, information about induction loops and on-site support is available for theater visits. ([muenchner-volkstheater.de](https://www.muenchner-volkstheater.de/service/faq))

Conclusion: An Evening for All Who Love Theater as a Sting of the Present

This evening promises great acting art, political reflection, and a dense staging with a clear stance. Those who want to experience Brecht not as a museum piece but as burning relevance should see this performance live.