Life & Times of Michael K, adapted by Lara Foot and in collaboration with Handspring Puppet Company, brings JM Coetzee’s acclaimed novel to the stage. The story follows Michael K, a man navigating a war-torn South Africa as he embarks on a heartfelt journey to fulfill his mother's final wish. The production features a talented South African cast, including Susan Danford and Andrew Buckland, and combines evocative puppetry, dance, and film to vividly capture the themes of oppression and resilience. This poignant adaptation resonates with audiences, exploring profound connections between humanity, nature, and the search for freedom.
Cast and Creative team for Life & Times of Michael K at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts
Cast
Roshina Ratnam
Ensemble
Susan Danford
Ensemble
Andrew Buckland
Ensemble
Faniswa Yisa
Ensemble
Carlo Daniels
Ensemble
Billy Langa
Ensemble
Nolufefe Ntshuntshe
Ensemble
Craig Leo
Puppet Master
Markus Schabbing
Ensemble
Marty Kintu
Ensemble
Creative Team
Adrian Kohler
Design and Creation
Handspring Puppet Company
Design and Creation
Felicitas Zürcher
Dramaturg
Kyle Shepherd
Composer
Patrick Curtis
Set Designer
Phyllis Midlane
Costume Designer
Joshua Cutts
Lighting Designer
Simon Kohler
Sound Designer
David Classen
Sound System Designer
Yoav Dagan
Projection Designer and Editor
Kirsti Cumming
Projection Designer
Fiona McPherson
Director of Photography
Barrett De Kock
Director of Photography
Adrian Kohler
Puppetry Director
Lara Foot
Writer
Lara Foot
Director
Basil Jones
Puppetry Director
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