A thrilling take on Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis is coming to Bristol in January

A thrilling take on Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis is coming to Bristol in January

Posted on: 21 Dec 2023

Adapted by legendary poet Lemn Sissay OBE in collaboration with renowned physical theatre company Frantic Assembly, this is sure to prove one of Bristol Old Vic’s most popular productions of 2024.

 

Kafka’s Metamorphosis runs at Bristol Old Vic from Wednesday 10 until Saturday 20 January 2024.

 

One ordinary morning, Gregor Samsa awakes to find himself changed. To those around him, he is a dangerous, untouchable vermin – even worse than that, he is a burden. Experience the terrifying world of Franz Kafka’s best-known work as you never have before!

 

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A word said, an action out of place, the opening of old wounds, none of which can be undone. Until now, Gregor Samsa has woken up each morning, quietly left to catch the same train, and worked hard to pay off the family debt. However, that world explodes on this morning of brutal metamorphosis.

 

Representing their first new commission since 2019, Frantic Assembly and Lemn Sissay OBE have joined forces to present this gripping new adaptation of Metamorphosis: combining the fluidity and lyricism of Sissay’s adaptation with Frantic’s uncompromising physicality.

 

This sensational new piece promises to be an unmissable retelling of Kafka’s shocking tale of cruelty and kindness; a visceral and vital depiction of the struggle to operate within a system that crushes them beneath its heel.

 

Formed 25 years ago, Frantic Assembly are now known as one of the UK’s best-loved companies thanks to their brave and bold approach and dynamic physicality. Lemn Sissay MBE is a BAFTA-nominated international prize-winning writer; a literary powerhouse recognised all over the world.

 

Those wishing to find out more about the adaptation will be able to attend a stage talk featuring Lemn Sissay MBE in conversation with Bristol Old Vic’s Artistic Director Nancy Medina, discussing Metamorphosis alongside Sissay’s illustrious career.

 

 

Kafka’s Metamorphosis runs at Bristol Old Vic from Wednesday 10 until Saturday 20 January 2024 with tickets available to purchase, HERE.

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Stanley Gray

Stan is a born and bred Bristolian, recently graduated from studying English Literature in Sheffield. His passions are music and literature and he spends the majority of his time in venues all over the city, immersing himself in Bristol’s alternative music scene. A lifelong Bristol City fan, Stan’s Saturdays are spent watching his team both home and away.