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The Trial archiveStory of a bank clerk trapped in a maze of absurdities. One morning, Joseph K is informed that he is under arrest. He is not accused of any particular crime, but is set on a comic course of shame and horror.

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Author: Kafka

Archive listings for The Trial

Work type: Play.

T0806581508

You're suddenly under arrest; no warning; no explanation. Welcome to Josef K's 21st birthday party. Enter into a thrilling kaleidoscope of action where nothing is quite as it seems, privacy has been abolished and Big Brother is always watching. This heady re-imagining of Kafka's absurdist masterpiece explores the desire to forge your own identity, to find somewhere to belong and to make sense of a nightmare we now all share.Presented byYoung Pleasance.
5 Aug 22 to 14 Aug 22Pleasance, Edinburgh :: V1282
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T1485162776

In this comic and gripping reimagining of Franz Kafka's The Trial, from Proper Job Theatre and Chris O'Connor, we explore the world of big data, public shaming and the nature of guilt. This satirical, absurdist take on today's world will have you laughing and terrified in equal measure, and ultimately the very idea of justice is put on trial, with all of us in the dock.Company Proper Job Theatre.
5 Nov 21Palace Theatre, Mansfield :: V453
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3 Nov 21 to 4 Nov 21The Dukes, Lancaster :: V523
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31 Oct 21General, Leeds :: V1058
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30 Oct 21Harrogate Theatre, Harrogate :: V942
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28 Oct 21Cast, Doncaster :: V1545109680
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26 Oct 21 to 27 Oct 21Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield :: V972
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22 Oct 21 to 23 Oct 21The Civic, Barnsley :: V959
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T1369990088

Company The Actor's Wheel.
1 Jun 18Jacksons Lane, Outer London :: V312
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T598077727

Company People Zoo Productions.
20 May 18 to 21 May 18The New Diorama Theatre, Inner London :: V258
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26 Jul 16 to 30 Jul 16Hope Mill Theatre, Manchester :: V0587051306
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T67090098

Adapted by Howard Colyer. Director Saul Reid. Performer Brendan O'Rourke.
23 Aug 16 to 27 Aug 16Jack Studio Theatre (previously Brockley Studio Theatre), Outer London :: V299
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T01416714510

Producer Young Vic. Adapted by Nick Gill. Producer Young Vic. Director Richard Jones. Design Miriam Buether. Lighting Mimi Jordan Sherin. Costume Nicky Gillibrand. Sound David Sawer. Music David Sawer. Music Alex Twiselton. Performer Rory Kinnear. Performer Kate O'Flynn. Performer Hugh Skinner. Performer Sian Thomas. Performer Marc Antolin. Performer Steven Beard. Performer Richard Cant. Performer Sarah Crowden. Performer Charlie Folorunsho. Performer Neil Haigh. Performer Suzy King. Performer Weruche Opia.
19 Jun 15 to 22 Aug 15The Young Vic, West End :: V245
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T1203167103

An adaptation of the novelCompany Breaking Boundaries Theatre Company.
29 Jan 13 to 2 Feb 13Alma Tavern Theatre, Bristol :: V0707367604
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T01013421531

More than forty years after its first performance, Steven Berkoff's brilliant adaptation of Franz Kafka's masterpiece has become a classic work of twentieth century theatre and a widely studied syllabus piece. Kafka's universal parable about the human condition is retold in Berkoff's startlingly original, fresh and endlessly surprising play, brought back to the stage in Blackeyed Theatre's trademark ensemble, physical theatre style to create an inspiring and unforgettable piece of theatre, ideal for lovers of pure theatre and those studying the ?Berkovian' theatre style. Approx running time: 2hrs 20mins (inc. interval)Company Blackeyed Theatre (in association with North Devon Theatres and South Hill Park). Adapted by Steven Berkoff. Director Ella Vale. Design Victoria Spearing. Costume Hannah Gibbs. Lighting Charlotte McClelland. Performer Derek Elwood. Performer Nadia Morgan. Performer Robert Snell. Performer Paul Taylor. Performer Simon Wegrzyn.
31 Mar 12Royal Spa Centre, Leamington Spa :: V131
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30 Mar 12Venue Cymru (formerly - North Wales Theatre), Llandudno :: V848
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29 Mar 12Grand Theatre, Lancaster :: V521
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27 Mar 12Malvern Theatres, Malvern :: V01718852442
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26 Mar 12Town Hall, Loughborough :: V02111941779
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23 Mar 12 to 24 Mar 12Connaught Theatre, Worthing :: V725
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20 Mar 12 to 22 Mar 12South Hill Park Arts Centre, Wilde Theatre, Bracknell :: V731
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19 Mar 12Stantonbury Theatre, Milton Keynes :: V752
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16 Mar 12Trinity Theatre and Arts Centre, Tunbridge Wells :: V691
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15 Mar 12Hertford Theatre, Hertford :: V11900172
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14 Mar 12Stahl Theatre, Oundle :: V452
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13 Mar 12Key Theatre, Peterborough :: V27
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12 Mar 12Theatre Royal, Margate :: V685
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8 Mar 12The Lights, Andover :: V01975093207
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7 Mar 12Chipping Norton Theatre, Chipping Norton :: V795
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5 Mar 12 to 6 Mar 12Mumford Theatre, Cambridge :: V22
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2 Mar 12Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Hexham :: V984
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29 Feb 12Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal :: V6
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27 Feb 12Buxton Opera House, Buxton :: V424
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21 Feb 12 to 25 Feb 12Greenwich Theatre, Outer London :: V308
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20 Feb 12Brewhouse Theatre and Arts Centre, Taunton :: V918
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11 Feb 12Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh :: V633
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10 Feb 12Byre Theatre, St Andrews :: V640
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7 Feb 12Middlesbrough Theatre, Middlesbrough :: V560
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3 Feb 12Courtyard, Hereford :: V101
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2 Feb 12Castle Theatre, Wellingborough :: V465
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31 Jan 12 to 1 Feb 12Arena Theatre, Wolverhampton :: V160
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27 Jan 12The Radlett Centre, Radlett :: V1098
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24 Jan 12Queen's Theatre, Barnstaple :: V883
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T01021032931

A Level performanceAdapted by Steven Berkoff.
15 Jan 12 to 17 Jan 12Ridings Arts Centre, Winterbourne :: V655090914
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T01148480947

Adapted by Daniel Aherne. Company Crimson Horse Theatre.
12 Jul 11 to 17 Jul 11Iambic Arts Theatre, Brighton :: V01075260338
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T222623660

This edited version of The Trial, performed by a versatile cast of four, combines physical theatre, Brechtian-style staging and live music. Approx 70mins.Producer Watford Palace Theatre (in partnership with Hertfordshire Country Council Standards and School Effectiveness). Adapted by Steven Berkoff. Director James Williams. Design James Button. Director Lucy Hind (movement).
3 Feb 11 to 4 Feb 11Watford Palace Theatre, Watford :: V55
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T0520340998

Adapted by Steven Berkoff. Director Andy Marchant.
30 Nov 10 to 4 Dec 10Bridewell Theatre, Inner London :: V171
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T1238869732

Running time: 60minsCompany Belt Up Theatre. Adapted by Dominic J Allen. Director Alexander Wright. Lighting Jethro Compton. Sound Mike Slater. Performer marcus Emerton. Performer Lucy Farrett. Performer Rachel Finnegan. Performer James Wilkes. Performer Jethro Compton.
10 Nov 09 to 28 Nov 09Southwark Playhouse Borough, Inner London :: V226
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T01691907633

Company York Theatre Royal Youth Theatre. Adapted by Steven Berkoff. Director Sarah Brigham.
1 Mar 06 to 4 Mar 06Theatre Royal, York :: V954
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T536432691

Adapted by Steven Berkoff. Company Torch Theatre. Company School of Theatre Trinity College.
28 Feb 05 to 1 Mar 05Torch Theatre, Milford Haven :: V820
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T055568420

Adapted by Steven Berkoff. Company Galway Youth Theatre.
10 Dec 04 to 11 Dec 04General, General :: V129128377
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T01078783825

Company Company of Ten. Adapted by Steven Berkoff.
28 Nov 03 to 6 Dec 03Abbey Theatre, St Albans :: V50
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T01732322211

Adapted by Steven Kerkoff. Company Richard Huish.
20 Mar 03 to 21 Mar 03Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre, Taunton :: V01603938282
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T84113530

Company Salford University School of Media Music and Performance Aspects Theatre.
12 Jun 02 to 13 Jun 02The Lowry, Salford :: V0655996499
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T02053850395

[Andrew Visnevski]'s original 1980 award-winning production of Franz Kafka's immortal tale of oppression and paranoia was an artistic landmark: it established The Cherub Company as one of the most theatrically daring companies in the UK.Company Cherub Company London.
25 Feb 02 to 16 Mar 02Theatre at the Tabard, Outer London :: V334
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5 Feb 02 to 10 Feb 02Stratford Circus, Outer London :: V1222144777
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17 Mar 01Gulbenkian Arts Centre, Canterbury :: V673
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15 Mar 01Chipping Norton Theatre, Chipping Norton :: V795
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14 Mar 01The Maddermarket, Norwich :: V71
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Degenerate! - T1576302944

A double-fare to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust. [Andrew Visnevski]'s original 1980 award-winning production of Franz Kafka's immortal tale of oppression and paranoia was an artistic landmark: it established The Cherub Company as one of the most theatrically daring companies in the UK.Company Cherub Company London. Director Andrew Visnevski. Design Jason Southgate. Director Julian Dawes (music). Performer Samuel Dutton. Performer Jeremy Finch. Performer Kathryn Fray. Performer Munir Khairdin. Performer Sean McGlynn. Performer Daniel Nettle. Performer Claus Porse. Performer Maria Magdalena Rabl. Performer William Wollen.
13 Feb 01 to 4 Mar 01Riverside Studios, Outer London :: V331
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T1869217217

Company Completely Cuckoo. Adapted by Steven Berkoff.
25 Jan 01 to 27 Jan 01Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead :: V1294444431
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T01772736661

Company CZKD (Serbia). Director Sonja Vukicevic.
20 Jul 99 to 24 Jul 99The Gate Theatre, Inner London :: V231
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T01887588535

Berkoff's spin on Kafka's story.Adapted by Steven Berkoff. Company KDC Productions.
13 Jul 99 to 17 Jul 99Theatre at the Tabard, Outer London :: V334
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T0138833640

Company Black Stone Productions. Performer Keeley Bryant. Performer Victoria Dean. Performer Gemma Fletcher. Performer Juliet Greig. Performer Jane Prest. Director Richard Gallagher. Design Jane Prest.
25 Aug 98 to 7 Sep 98Man in the Moon, Inner London :: V213
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T0164865317

Adapted by Steven Berkoff. Director Jan Sayer.
30 Jan 98 to 7 Feb 98The Barn Theatre Club, Welwyn :: V58
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T070713278

Company K.486. Adapted by Steven Berkoff.
31 Oct 97BAC (Battersea Arts Centre), Inner London :: V168
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Other listings

22 Oct 21 to 23 Oct 21Lawrence Batley Theatre, Huddersfield :: V972
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4 Nov 97 to 8 Nov 97Putney Arts Theatre, Outer London :: V363
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