Pip Utton

Adolf by Pip Utton

The Führer's bunker, Berlin 1945, the air is thick with betrayal as Hitler awaits the inevitable collapse of Berlin.

The 20^th Century’s most notorious tyrant is daringly and divisively brought to the stage in one of the most successful and powerful solo works ever presented. Pip Utton, looking uncomfortably like the Fuhrer, stands before a huge Nazi banner addressing his party faithful. He furnishes his audience with an acute anatomy of fascism; its ideological justifications; its poisoned utopias. They are in the presence of an utterly compelling idealist, and are helplessly drawn in to his warped logic.

Hitler's final performance seems over as he settles into pre-suicidal contemplation. We know the rest... But Utton has reserved a sting for his tale... A sting so powerful that it pushes the audience into looking within themselves to question their own prejudices and intolerance.

This is live theatre at its best with a theme and subject that touches us all. It is powerful, challenging and divisive, illustrative and educational. It is utterly provocative and totally necessary. Everyone should experience it.

International touring includes India, Eire, Hong Kong, Holland, Belgium, Germany, Estonia, Eire, New Zealand and Australia.

 (80 mins, 1 on the road domestically 2 internationally, strong language, workshops available)

Click the photo for a video clip. (23Mb Windows Media File) The views expressed in this play are those of the playwright; however, the video clips should not be taken out of the context of the play - in other words see the play in its entirety before you judge!

REVIEWS

***** The Scotsman 12/08/98
"Terrifying, searing, transfixing... It is quite impossible to be anything other than totally absorbed by Utton's performance. Adolf reaffirms the need and worth of political theatre."

BBC Radio 4 Kaleidoscope 17/08/98
"If you only see one show on the Fringe, see Adolf"

***** The List 19/08/99
"Utton breathes life into Hitler, realising the threat of fascism anew. This is atmospheric, emotional stuff... and a cautionary tale to boot. It caresses its way into your confidence and then chokes you on your own laughter."

 The Stage
"The sting is in the tail. Hitler is alive in nineties Britain... an ever present malignancy... Unashamedly theatre with a message, with a vengeance... A tour de force."

 The Herald
"Utton's superb performance makes the Führer tangible yet terrifying. This is an extremely clever warning. Truly powerful theatre."

Technical Specification  Click here for Adolf Tech Spec

Promotional Material Click here for Adolf Promo

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