The Arsonists by Max Frisch

Playing Up Theatre Company
Wed 30 Apr ’25 - Sat 3 May ’25
Wed 30 Apr ’25
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Sat 3 May ’25

This event has unfortunately been cancelled.

This German comedy, in a modern translation, is as relevant today as ever.  What happens when a pompous, dishonest, greedy business man refuses to admit he’s made a huge mistake and allowed two arsonists to move into his attic?  Why won’t he throw them out even after they start filling his attic with drums of petrol?  

This is a play about the stupidity of ignoring dangerous people simply because we haven’t the courage to stand up to them and fight back.

Approx. Run Time: 2 hours excluding interval

Frisch's gripping play manages to be satirical, menacing and funny

The Independent