Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran, the writers of TV hits such as Birds of a Feather and The New Statesman, will see the world premiere of their new play Upstairs at the Gatehouse this autumn.
Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler is described as a dark comedy that, backed by extensive research, reimagines a history in which Adolf Hitler visited Sigmund Freud for psychiatric treatment.
Set in late-19th century Vienna, the production takes inspiration from a recommendation given by Hitler’s childhood doctor that he should visit a children’s psychiatric clinic opened by the world-renowned psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud. In reality, Adolf’s father refused to take him for treatment. This poignant new work explores whether the 20th century’s greatest psychoanalyst could have saved humanity from the era’s greatest psychopath.
A 60-minute version of the play was originally broadcast in 2007 as part of BBC Radio 4’s The
Saturday Play. This production is the first time the show will be fully realised on stage.
Produced by Chromolume, the in-house company at Upstairs at the Gatehouse, it will be directed by Isaac Bernier-Doyle (Road Show). The creative team also includes producer Annlouise Butt, set & costume designer Hannah Danson and lighting designer Simon Jackson.
Dr Freud Will See You Now, Mrs Hitler plays Upstairs at the Gatehouse from Thursday, September 4 to Sunday, September 28, 2025. Tickets here.
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