Step into the world of Kafka’s Monkey, a profound and gripping adaptation of Franz Kafka’s A Report to an Academy. This one-woman tour de force, performed by the captivating Penny McDonald, explores identity, survival, and transformation through the eyes of Red Peter—a former ape who has assimilated into human society to escape captivity.
This thought-provoking production, directed by Jacob Golding, brings Kafka’s timeless narrative to life, immersing audiences in Red Peter’s raw and vulnerable account of evolution and the cost of freedom. With striking physicality, rich storytelling, and evocative soundscapes, Kafka’s Monkey confronts what it means to adapt, belong, and survive in a world that demands conformity.
Don’t miss this daring theatrical experience at the Peacock Theatre in May 2025, where the line between human and animal, civilization and instinct, blurs. Prepare to question your assumptions and be left contemplating long after the curtain falls.
