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The Banality of Evil: Hannah Arendt, France, 1940

In May 1940, three German Jewish women – Hannah Arendt, Charlotte Salomon, and Eva Daube – are arrested in France and transported to Camp Gurs. Branded “Undesirables,” they face an impossible choice: stay or risk escape. This world premiere from writer and director Julia Pascal blends satire, physical theatre, and cabaret to reveal forgotten histories, focusing on a pivotal moment in Hannah Arendt's life that informed her later work on power and human rights.

Arcola Theatre90min (no interval) Opens 8th October 2026Must end 7th November 2026
DramaticIntellectualAdult Only
The Banality of Evil: Hannah Arendt, France, 1940
The Banality of Evil: Hannah Arendt, France, 1940 at the Arcola Theatre

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