Royal Court Theatre presents a new translation by Alistair Beaton ‘Arsonists’, written by Max Frisch, running from 01 November to 15 December.
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.
The Arsonists
Direction Ramin Gray
Sound Christopher Shutt
Lighting Johanna Town
Choreography Hofesh Shechter. -- royalcourttheatre.com
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