Joseph K
From: Thursday, 11th November 2010
To: Saturday, 18 December 2010
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Synopsis
Based on Franz Kafka's The Trial. On the morning of his 30th birthday, Joseph K wakes to find he’s been arrested. He has no idea what he’s done wrong, but he’s determined to clear his name. As he tries to make sense of his situation, and to out manoeuvre the authorities who threaten his freedom, Joseph K is brought face to face with the dark heart of the terror state.
Our Review:
Andrew Girvan - 22 November 2010
Middle-manager Joseph K has a problem - on the evening of his 30th birthday two "volunteers" turn up instead of his sushi delivery. Not only do they tuck into his California roll - they are also there to notify him of his arrest.
An adaptation of Franz Kafka's 1925 novel The Trial, comedian Tom Basden has written a snappy and genuinely funny script. Winner of the 2007 Edinburgh Comedy (Perrier) Award for Best Comedy Newcomer as part of four-man sketch group Cowards, Basden brings frequent collaborator Tim Key along for the ride, with Key doing a solid job of bringing the variety of role he is tasked with to life.
The cast are hard working, creating a series of well-formed and discreet scenes for Joseph (thoughtfully played by Pip Carter) to navigate. Although the situations are increasingly frustrating, the titles character's world slowly slipping away from him with work, technology and even his Boot's club card points falling out of his grasp, what emerg...
Creative
Tom Basden (Author)
The Gate Theatre (Producer)
Lyndsey Turner (Director)
Chloe Lamford (Design)
Carolyn Downing (Sound)
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