Kafka's Doll

Kafka's Doll offers a rare glimpse into the imagination of one of literatures most influential figures.

Franz Kafka’s experience of humanity was far from joyful. But one day, while consoling a tearful little girl in a Berlin park, he rediscovered a fragile but vital faith in the human spirit. What followed was an extraordinary act of imagination, told through a series of letters.

Brought to life by Theatre Lovett (Best Production 2024) and a versatile ensemble cast, Kafka’s Doll invites audiences of all ages on a captivating journey, offering Kafka’s final gift of hope in an uncertain world.

"One of the most imaginative and indispensable companies at work today." The Irish Times 
"Bravura" - The New York Times 
"Tremendously entertaining" - The Guardian

Performer: Charlotte Cleary
Performer: Louis Lovett
Performer: Cormac Mohally
Writer: Frances Kay
Director: Muireann Ahern
Director: Louis Lovett
Composer and Lyricist: Nico Brown
Set Designer: Jamie Vartan
Lighting Design : Sarah Jane Shiels
AV Design: Cormac O'Connor
Sound Design: Carl Kennedy
Doll Designer and Maker: Alisa Lakimanskaia
Set Design Assistant : Florentina Burcea
Recording Musicians: The Far Flung Trio
Violin: Katherine Hunka
Accordion: Dermot Dunne
Double Bass: Malachy Robinson
Music Programming and Mixing: Carl Kennedy
Producer: Muireann Ahern
Producer: Aoife O’Beirne
Production Manager: Michael-Anthony Greene
Stage Manager : Emely Tenhagen
Chief LX: Síofra Nic Liam
Chief LX: Jake Lawrence
Set Construction: Andrew Clancy
Hair and Make-up: Ciara Little
Photographer: Marcin Lewandowski
Image Credit : Alisa Lakimanskaia

Funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon. Supported by Theatre Royal. 

Image Credit: Alisa Iakimanskaia