“All that remains is to be a tender to the soil.” — J.M. Coetzee
Life & Times of Michael K brings dignity to a humble man who finds solace in nature on an epic journey through a mythical, war-torn landscape. In search of his mother’s ancestral home, he finds strength in his own humanity, a profound connection to the earth, and his own unique path. Handspring Puppet Company, who stunned us with War Horse and stole our hearts with Little Amal, joins Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre to transform J.M. Coetzee’s Booker Prize-winning novel into exquisite puppet theater.
New York Times Critic’s Pick!
Winner of The Scotsman Fringe First Award!
"A Radical Artistic Gesture"
"Captivating and Transportive"
—THE NEW YORK TIMES CRITIC'S PICK
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deep craftsmanship…
freedom and wholeness of spirit”
—NEW YORK MAGAZINE
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dreamlike quality...
beautiful... and yearning for purpose”
—THE NEW YORKER
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“Immense artistry... Exquisite puppetry”
—THE GUARDIAN
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—THE DAILY BEAST
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“Unmissable... Masterful storytelling and exceptional puppetry in a flawless, emotive production.”
—EVERYTHING THEATRE
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RUNNING TIME
1 Hour and 55 minutes, no intermission.
SUITABILITY
Suitable for ages 12+
Contains the use of strobe lighting and strong language/swearing.
Made possible by generous support from the National Endowment for the Arts, The Jim Henson Foundation, and Maxine Isaacs.
