Cabaret revisited

I have been thinking about the production all weekend. The first part is light and fun showing the decadence of the Kit Kat Club and all its characters. What has got me thinking is the second half which is darker and reflects the growing influence of the Nazi party. The introduction is quite subtle in the beginning and then becomes more and more prominent like the dancers in one scene that turn their hats around to look like the German helmet, and songs ending with a salute. There is also the song "If you could see her through my eyes" which is funny until the last line which hits you in the face. It made me realise how easily such changes can happen and that we need to be aware of what is happening around us. Cabaret provided a lot of food for thought. Angela