Kathryn Hunter’s performance in the one-woman show Kafka’s Monkey, which opened at HOME last night, has had the Manchester theatre critics raving…
“★★★★★ Extraordinary… Its humour and pathos [is] brilliantly handled by Hunter.” – Manchester Evening News
“★★★★★ Masterfully directed by Walter Meierjohann… Hunter is wholly mesmerising throughout the performance. If there is anything that you need to see at the theatre this summer, Kafka’s Monkey is that.” – Upstaged Manchester
“★★★★ Kathryn Hunter manages to make every single aspect of Kafka’s original story leap from the page and come to life with an absorbing, physically superb and most poignant performance.” – The Public Reviews
“A remarkable performance from a really great actor… It’s always worth spending 55 minutes of your time in the company of Kathryn Hunter.” – British Theatre Guide
“Kathryn Hunter’s performance is absolutely breathtaking and mesmerising. You cannot take your eyes off her… Definitely not to be missed.” – Entertainment Manchester
The Twitter reaction from audiences was just as enthusiastic…
Wow. Kathryn Hunter in #KafkasMonkey at @HOME_mcr was phenomenal. A triumph. Go see it. 5* @theholliday
Feel really privileged to have just seen Kafka’s Monkey @HOME_mcr – Kathryn Hunter is the most extraordinary actress @Wells15G
Kafka’s Monkey @HOME_mcr funny, clever, poignant. Do try and see it. Kathryn Hunter is amazing @Sally__Williams
What an incredible performance from Kathryn Hunter in #KafkasMonkey @HOME_mcr – highly recommend @justinmoorhouse
Incredible performance from Kathryn Hunter in Kafka’s Monkey @HOME_mcr @roddygauld
@HOME_mcr Just seen kafka’s monkey superb performance very energetic & thought provoking wrapped up with stunning lighting @JustKeithByers
KafkasMonkey was incredible @HOME_mcr Wow, what a captivating performance which was profoundly moving! #mustsee @Mr_James_Baker