Metamorphosis

Steven Berkoff's 'Metamorphosis' is inspired by Franz Kafka's renowned story - the parable of Gregor Samsa, a humble, industrious man who, upon waking one morning, finds himself transformed into a gigantic beetlelike insect. His metamorphosis is both physical and psychological, and through his harrowing and absurdly comic journey Gregor comes to represent the quintessential outsider and alien. Directed by Lisa May, Bruiser matchs the wonderful language and dark humour of the text, with fast moving and beautiful visuals. With Bruiser nothing is hidden - stripping the performance down to the essentials: the actors, the space and the audience.

Critics Review

  "Brilliant performances in this highly physical piece of 
   theatre as well as a compelling study of what it is like 
   to be an alien, or an outsider, make ‘Metamorphosis’ a 
   must-see!” 
  "(Rated 4 out of 5)"
   - The Evening Examiner

  "..the visual and psychological impact of Gregor Samsa's 
   overnight transformation into a grotesque dung beetle is 
   chillingly powerful.."
  "..Sean Paul O'Rawe is perfectly cast as the doomed Gregor, 
   his pale haunted face and wiry athletic frame turning ugly 
   and twisted during his terrifying metamorphosis.." 
  "This is one of the great stage adaptations of our times."
   - The Irish Times

  “Kafka classic gets wings in a bruising bravura production..
   Edele Lindsay’s lighting design is superb..
   ..it is a particularly disconcerting and challenging drama 
   that retains the power to unnerve.."
  "The ensemble cast carry it off with style..[Sean Paul 
   O’Rawe’s] performance is athletic, balletic and bravura. 
   It is fair to say that he truly is the bee’s knees and 
   spider’s ankles!”
   - The Cork Evening Echo

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