Type

Theatre

Location

Greater London

Content

Adapted From the first play by Bertolt Brecht.

Young Baal is exceptionally talented, yet deeply resentful of the constraints imposed by civilized society. Rejecting the city and its conventions, he sets out in pursuit of absolute freedom through alcohol, love, and a life of wandering. Along the way, he captivates those around him while leaving a trail of emotional destruction. He indulges in the pleasures of desire but refuses to accept responsibility for the consequences of his actions.
As the people closest to him gradually drift away, Bahl grows increasingly isolated, volatile, and self-destructive. His downward spiral culminates in a violent confrontation in which he kills his only true friend. Fleeing into the wilderness, the poet who once celebrated life and freedom ultimately dies alone, abandoned to the darkness he could never escape.

Dates

16th - 17th Aug

Apply By

17:00 - 12th July 2026

Roles

Baal

Male Only 20 - 30

Johanna

Female Only 18 - 25

Johannes

Male Only 18 - 25

Emilie

Female Only 20 - 30

Sophie

Female Only 20 - 30

Ensemble

20 - 50

Roles Details

Title

Ensemble

Content

Multi People Required (3-5)

Singing ability is a plus, but not required.

The ensemble embodies the many people who inhabit Baal’s world and the town through which he moves. They may appear as publishers, bar owners, drivers, woodcutters, farmers, and countless others. Through their presence, the social landscape surrounding the story comes into focus, giving shape, texture, and life to the world in which the characters exist.

Salary

Travel Expense Covered Only

Age

20 - 50