Democracy is hard work. It demands patience, complexity and the willingness to live with those who think differently. Fascism, on the other hand, promises something far more appealing: certainty, simplicity and quick solutions. Inspired by Michela Murgia's acclaimed political satire, How to Become a Fascist (a practical manual) is a dark Brechtian cabaret with live music, original songs and razor-sharp humour. Disguised as a motivational seminar, it uses irony, paradox and dark humor to reveal how authoritarianism takes root not through force, but through persuasion. As laughter turns into complicity, the audience is invited to recognise the seductive mechanisms that shape consensus, rewrite language and manufacture enemies. The ghosts of the past no longer haunt history; they speak our language, live next door and sometimes sound uncomfortably like ourselves. Stay until the end for the Fascistometer, a final test you may not want to pass.
Age recommendation: 14+
Duration: 60 minutes
Price: £12
Languages: English, Italian
Countries: Italy, UK
Show accessibility: None
Content warnings: Strong language
Cast & Creatives
Director: Valentina Cognatti
Performers: Perla Ambrosini & Andrea Marano
Original score: Marco Quircio
Inspired by "Istruzioni per diventare fascisti" by Michela Murgia