After touring internationally for a decade to overwhelming praise and success, the award-winning production Kafka’s Ape returns home to South Africa, taking centre stage at the Baxter Studio from 26 March to 12 April.
This one-hander, directed by Phala O Phala and performed by Tony Bonani Miyambo, is a powerful adaptation of Franz Kafka’s short story, “A Report to an Academy”.
A primate named Red Peter delivers a devastating report to the academy, confronting the complexities of identity and the dangers of othering. Through a metaphorical lens, Kafka’s Ape presents humanity held to an ape’s mirror, sparking crucial reflections on society and our place within it.
The production has been hailed as “a masterpiece of physical theatre” (Edinburgh Fringe Festival) and “Empathy-driven and incredibly powerful” at the Perth Fringe Festival.
Miyambo’s tour-de-force performance has earned him numerous accolades, which include the Silver Ovation Award at the National Arts Festival, and Best Satire Award at New York’s United Solo Festival, amongst others.
- Performances are at 20:00 with Saturday matinees at 14:30.
- Contact Carmen Kearns on 021 680 3993 or carmen.kearns@uct.ac.za for discounted block bookings.
- Tickets are available at Webtickets online or at Pick n Pay stores.
