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"His majesty knew that a joke was a dangerous form of opposition." Master of transformation Kathryn Hunter brings to life an extraordinary fable of corruption, avarice and the collapse of absolute power. A world premiere based on the astonishing book by legendary journalist Ryszard Kapuscinski, from the team that brought you Kafka's Monkey. Hunter creates a mesmerising cast of characters, all servants to a despotic ruler on the brink of downfall. In a kingdom obsessed with title and tradition, the lowly and the loyal have incredible stories to tell.

Cast/Performers

Kathryn Hunter, Temesgen Zekele

Creatives/Company

Author: Ryszard Kapuscinski
Adapted by: Colin Teevan
Producer(s): Young Vic, HOME, Les Theatres de Luxembourg
Director: Walter Meierjohann
Design(s): Ti Green, Louis Price (video design)
Lighting: Mike Gunning