Who was Franz Kafka and why is his words still relevant?

This is a hard question to answer – but at the same time easy in the sense of Kafka’s place in societies constructs, minds and imagination. When starting with the task at hand of addressing – who was Franz Kafka, you should begin with picturing a man peering from his window on Niklas Street, Prague…

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Rehearsals are well on the way!

Here are a selection of photos of our cast rehearsing segments of devised pieces and extracts from Contemplation (Betrachtung) 1904-1912. It’s been an exciting week at Fabrica, as our cast begin to rehearse in the beautiful arts venue!

What are our artists up to?

In the build up to the performance date, our artists have been busy – around the clock – to create works that are inspired by different aspects of Kafka’s life, novels and letters. Where does one start? There is so much to go by! I think for all our artists the greatest window into Kafka’s…

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The evolution of the puppet

The Artistic Director – Natasha Higdon – Has very much enjoyed the process of creating a puppet for the performance in February that is a representation of Kafka and how he viewed himself. Natasha has read Kafka’s short stories multiple times, and through doing so has been trying to get into the mindset of Kafka…

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So the rehearsals begin…

What makes a rehearsal exciting? What becomes truly special is the process of a rehearsal – From start to finish, the beginning of a rehearsal is so exciting for all. Delving straight into the chapters from Kafka’s Contemplation; we embark on a journey of sub-text. What was Kafka truly feeling at the time of writing…

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The writer and their world

This passage reflects on how the renowned writer – Franz Kafka, due to his commitments; mostly found the time to write only at night. A habit that is relatable to many other writers and readers. The nighttime ambiance significantly influenced Kafka’s work, offering a source of solace for the writer in his artistic pursuits. This piece emphasises the comfort and familiarity found in creating or indulging in literature in the tranquility of the night.