Mengele

Theatre and Physical Theatre • Social Change
United Kingdom

1979, a beach in Brazil, a drowning man meets the mysterious woman that he assumes has saved him. Flattered and entranced by this enigmatic presence, he attempts to justify the unjustifiable, ultimately only succeeding in damning himself. Created in support of Holocaust charities, 'Mengele' offers a warning from the past of what happens when the world buys into hatred and bigotry. 

Returning to Adelaide after sell-out award winning seasons at Adelaide Fringe '18 & Edinburgh Fringe '18 & '19. 

★★★★★ "Important, and it is brilliant" The Advertiser
★★★★★ "Astonishing" Daily Business
★★★★★ "Riveting... an exposé of a sociopathic narcissist" BroadwayWorld.com
★★★★★ "Stellar performances" Culturefix "A must-see masterpiece, a message more relevant than ever" Kryztoff

Presented by: Timothy Marriott & The Garage International

SMOKESCREEN PRODUCTIONS create impact theatre, working with international charities to bring contemporary issues to life in cinematic style. Founded by Timothy Marriott, the company aims to connect past and present, supporting dynamic theatrical performance with multimedia techniques.

'Mengele', inspired by the novel 'Right to Live' by Philip Wharam, was created with advice and support from Holocaust charities and is endorsed by the Amud Aish Memorial Museum​ in New York. A sell-out season at The Bakehouse at Adelaide Fringe 2018 was followed by further award winning sell-out seasons at Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2018 and 19.

This is Smokescreen's third Adelaide season, previous shows include 'Mengele' and 'Shell Shock' in 2018 and 'Judas' and 'All Change' last year.

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