The Threepenny Opera

Bruiser's spectacular Spring 2005 production burst onto the scene, staging one of the greatest theatrical works of the twentieth century. Bertolt Brecht's 'The Threepenny Opera' bristles with universal themes - justice, greed, charity, pretension and misused love.

Bruiser's physical twist on this classic work painted a gritty, sordid and saucy picture of Soho life – a boisterous tale of beggars, thieves and easy virtue, creating a mouth-watering concoction of wickedness!

In a first for Bruiser, the six strong cast were joined on stage by live musicians, incorporating popular music and dance into this cabaret / music hall extravaganza!

Critics Review

  "Bruiser has risen to the challenge magnificently...
   Mackie's back in town - but we're delighted to see him."
   The Belfast Telegraph 

  "There are too many highlights to mention...
   ...Gangster opera that's worth every last penny"
   The Newsletter

  "...memorable panache and danger."
   The Irish Times

  "These Bruisers don't pull punches in 
   Brecht's fight against poverty"
   Ireland On Sunday 

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