A new translation of one of Brecht's classic plays by playwright David Harrower and based on a previously never published version of the play. The play was staged at the Young Vic, London, in May/June 2008. Brecht is studied on Drama, English and German courses from GCSE upwards and is one of the central figures of modern world drama. The production at the Young Vic starred Jane Horrocks.

A programme text edition of Brecht's famous parable, this new translation by David Harrower was published to accompany the production at the Young Vic, London, in May 2008 and is based on a previously unpublished version of Brecht's play.Three Gods are on a journey to find out if there are any good people left on earth. Only Shen Te, a good-hearted prostitute, offers them shelter. With the money they give her she opens a tobacco shop. At once everyone needs her help. Her livelihood is in danger. Worse, she is falling in love with Sun, a pilot, who is robbing her blind. Her hard hearted cousin Shui Ta arrives to protect her. Who is he and how can good people stay good in a world of poverty and cruelty?'Brecht is the key figure of our time and all theatre today starts from or returns to his achievement.' Peter Brook