Frantic Assembly: Metamorphosis

Tue 17 Oct to Sat 21 Oct 2023

PLAYHOUSE

£11 - £36

★★★★
"Metamorphosis is theatre at its best and most powerful"
The Reviews Hub

Kafka’s
Metamorphosis
Adapted by Lemn Sissay OBE. Directed by Scott Graham.

One morning Gregor Samsa awakes to find himself changed. To those around him he is dangerous, untouchable vermin. Worse than that, he is a burden.
 
A word said, an action out of place, the opening of old wounds, none of which can be undone. Until now Gregor has woken every morning, quietly left to take the same train, and worked to pay off the family debt. But that world explodes on this morning of brutal metamorphosis.

In their first commission since 2019, Frantic Assembly and Lemn Sissay OBE collaborate on this thrilling new adaptation of Metamorphosis.  Combining the fluidity and lyricism of Lemn Sissay’s adaptation and Frantic’s uncompromising physicality, this promises to be an unmissable retelling of Franz Kafka’s shocking tale of cruelty and kindness; a visceral and vital depiction of humans struggling within a system that crushes them under its heel.

Post-show discussion: join us after the 7.30pm performance of Metamorphosis on Thu 19 Oct for a post-show discussion with the cast of the show, chaired by the Associate Director.

Workshops: Frantic Assembly are offering theatre workshops to run alongside their tour of Metamorphosis, click here for more information.

Commissioned and Produced by Frantic Assembly, in a co-production with Theatre Royal Plymouth, Curve, MAST Mayflower Studios and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre
 

Cast

Troy Glasgow - Father

Troy Glasgow

Father

Joe Layton - Chief Clerk / Lodger

Joe Layton

Chief Clerk / Lodger

Louise Mai Newberry - Mother

Louise Mai Newberry

Mother

Felipe Pacheco - Gregor

Felipe Pacheco

Gregor

Hannah Sinclair Robinson - Grete

Hannah Sinclair Robinson

Grete

Company

Adapted by Lemn Sissay OBE

Director Scott Graham

Designer Jon Bausor

Lighting Designer Simisola Majekodunmi

Video Designer Ian William Galloway

Composer Stefan Janik

Sound Designer Helen Skiera

Costume Designer Becky Gunstone

Associate Director David Gilbert

Casting Director Will Burton CDG

Metamorphosis reviews

★★★★
"Visually, this production is outstanding"
The Reviews Hub

"Frantic Assembly have gained notoriety as one of the most successful British theatre companies – this show proves why."
The Reviews Hub

★★★★
"richly lyrical new adaptation by poet Lemn Sissay"
Radio Exe

"...physically ingenious"

"...Frantic Assembly has been rewriting the rulebook for almost three decades"
The Times

“…an intriguing theatrical fever dream”
The Stage

"A stylish production"
The Daily Telegraph

“This is a wonderful evening of theatre; powerful, entertaining, thought provoking and visually engaging.”
UK Theatre Web

Metamorphosis is at the Playhouse from Tue 17 Oct to Sat 21 Oct 2023.

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