Feb 27—Mar 03, 2013
Metamorphosis
Vesturport Theatre and Lyric Hammersmith Theatre / From UK
Kafka’s terrifying but bizarrely comic story bursts onto the stage in this theatrically explosive new version. Fantastic and horrific, surprisingly funny and poignant, the ordinary, unremarkable life of the Samsa family turns upside down when their son, Gregor, emerges one morning to find himself inexplicably transformed into a gigantic bug. Combining breathtaking physicality and daring aerial action, the recently transformed Gregor lithely negotiates a gravity-defying split level set in this hugely acclaimed production directed and adapted by Gisli Örn Gardarsson and David Farr. With evocative original music composed by world-renowned musician and lyricist Nick Cave and long-time collaborator Warren Ellis from The Bad Seeds, the music emphasizes Kafka’s dream-like vision and turns it into an electrifying reality.
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Venue
Paramount Center Mainstage
559 Washington St, Boston
“It’s grimly disturbing, but illuminated by such brilliant theatricality that it’s impossible to tear your eyes away. Potent, startling, visceral and thoughtful.”
— The Times
“When Cave’s famous baritone emerges in the twisted euphoric final scene, it marks the climax of truly special night of theatre.”
— Time Out, Hong Kong
“Thanks to this team, it is very possibly, the finest, highest expression of theatre to which I’ve yet born witness.”
— Australian Stage