Based on Klaus Mann’s controversial 1936 novel and adapted by Ariane Mnouchkine, this promenade performance asks the ultimate question: What are you prepared to sacrifice to achieve your dreams?

 

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School presents: MEPHISTO

 

Translated by Timberlake Wertenbaker and directed by Georgina Sowerby, with design by Aldo Vázquez (Set & Costume Designer of The Beautiful Future Is Coming, Bristol Old Vic), Mephisto offers a visceral exploration of ambition, compromise and the seductive power of fame.

 

Set against the backdrop of 1930s Germany, audiences will journey through the atmospheric underground spaces of The Loco Klub, following a passionate theatre troupe as insidious political shadows close in on society. As one actor faces an ultimate choice between artistic integrity and personal advancement, we witness how quickly principles can be abandoned when opportunity – or the devil – comes knocking.

 

This production strikes a disturbing chord with today’s political landscape, celebrating the soul of theatre-making whilst questioning its resilience in the face of tyranny. The immersive format places audiences at the heart of the action, creating an intimate and unforgettable theatrical experience.

 

Opening Night: Saturday 28 June (7:00 PM)

Venue: Loco Klub, Clock Tower Yard, Under stone archway, Bristol BS1 6QH