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Closed 26 Oct 2019
Gate Theatre
![Mephisto [Rhapsodie] at Gate Theatre](/shows/images/2019/mephisto-rhapsodie-8794-680x299-20190625.jpg)
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Synopsis
Fascism. Resistance. Apathy.
In the town of Balbek the far right are about to seize power.
At the local theatre Aymeric dreams of celebrity; Lucas longs for a liberal revolution; Michael is seduced by the extremists.
Juliette Demba is in fear for her life.
As this political earthquake convulses society Aymeric must make his choice: resist the forces of hatred or harness them for his own success.
Mephisto [Rhapsodie] is a searing contemporary response to Klaus Mann's banned, and fiercely political cult novel.
It is based on the real life story of Gustaf Gründgens whose dreams of fame led him to betray everything, and at the peak of his career, perform Faust for Hitler.
Samuel Gallet's urgent new play asks, what would you sacrifice to do the right thing?
Background information, advisory warnings
Age suitability: Not available
Trailer
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Theatre
Nottinghill Gate
London W11 3HQ
Dates
Performance days & times
Monday ‑ 7‑30pm
Tuesday ‑ 7‑30pm (7pm 8 Oct)
Wednesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Thursday ‑ 7‑30pm
Friday ‑ 7‑30pm
Saturday ‑ 7‑30pm
Wednesday - 2-30pm
Saturday - 2-30pm
Tickets
Concession rate:
The Gate's concession rate is available to Disabled patrons, Equity members, and Senior Citizens. Please bring a valid form of ID with you. These concessions give you £3 off full price tickets.
Students and Under 26s:
If you're under 26 or in full time education, you can enjoy all Gate shows for £5 less than the cost of a full price ticket.
Unemployment concession:
If you're unemployed you can enjoy all Gate shows for £5 less than the cost of a full price ticket
Access information
Caption performance: Tues 22 Oct
Audio described performance: Thurs 24 Oct
Cast
Leo Bill
Elizabeth Chan
Anna-Maria Nabirye
Rebecca Humphries
Tamzin Griffin
Sean Jackson
Subika Anwar Khan
Rhys Rusbatch
Creatives
Author: Samuel Gallet, Chris Campbell - Translator
Director: Kirsty Housley
Designer: Basia Binkowska
Lighting: Jessica Hung Han Yun
Sound: Helen Skiera
Fight director: Lisa Connell