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Theatre (drama, absurdist)
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Venue 82ZOO Southside - Studio
- 20:10
- Aug 27
- 55 minutes
- Country: United States
- Group: Scena Theatre
- Warnings and additional info: Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, More information
- Accessibility: May not apply to all performances. You'll find more information about accessibile performances and how to book tickets in the accessibility tab below.
- Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
- Policy applies to: Children under 2 years
Description
Don't miss Scena Theatre’s wild parable based on the famous Franz Kafka short story. An ape, Red Peter, has evolved to behave like a human. He presents his fascinating tale of transformation and the horrid details of his former ape life to a top scientific Academy. Based on the classic story by the master of existential storytelling, Franz Kafka. Adapted by acclaimed German director Gabriele Jakobi. Robert McNamara’s return to the stage is riveting as he brings this wild parable to life. He'll compel you to ponder the issues of free will, animal cruelty and vegetarianism.Please note that while all media gallery content is provided by verified members of the event, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society does not review or approve this content before it is posted. Reports of inappropriate content or copyright infringement can be directed to [email protected].
General venue access
- Accessible entry: Level access via rear entrance, 10 steps from street if not taking accessibility entrance.
- Stairs: 6 - 10
Wheelchair access type: Level Access
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How and when to make an access booking
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- Email: [email protected]
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Maxim Zavgorodniy 42 days ago
Another rendition of Kafka's Monkey. This monkey is rather an elderly gentleman who has come a long way from his existence as an ape, but time after time it bitterly takes him over. This show somehow left a long-lasting aftertaste - we saw it the other day and my mind still keeps going back to it. Grab it too!
Sean, the other one 46 days ago
Take a story by Kafka and a truly riveting stage performance, what’s not to like? This is great theatre.
Sean Davis 47 days ago
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As best as we can tell, an old man tells a scientific academy of his captivity when an ape. His performance is so full of artifice and cryptic descriptions that the people I spoke with afterwards just shook their heads in disbelief. It didn’t help that he had the habit of dropping the ends of his sentences into unheard whispers.
This is the least enjoyable of the 68 shows I have seen so far at the Fringe this year. I hope to see almost 200. You may see my other three-sentence reviews, in order from most enjoyable to worst, at my non-commercial website: https://fringefan.com/
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