LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K

The sweeping tale of one man’s adventure across a rapidly changing nation finds a new home at The Wallis. The novel captivated readers, winning the prestigious Booker Prize. The stage adaptation mesmerized audiences in Edinburgh and New York. 

With state-of-the-art puppetry by the visionaries behind War Horse and Little Amal, LIFE & TIMES OF MICHAEL K captures Michael’s journey with astonishing reality and gripping theatricality. In his quest to bring his free-spirited mother back to her homeland, he encounters friends and enemies, dangers and detours, passions and hope—and a goat. 

Created by Handspring Puppet Company and Cape Town’s Baxter Theater, this acclaimed adaptation is as moving as it is entertaining, and dramatic as it is funny, and reminds us that no matter where we are, our hearts always find a way back home. 

“STUNNING. You must do all you can to see it.”
The Daily Beast

NYT CRITIC’S PICK
“A marvel to behold.”
The New York Times

“Anyone who has ever been dazzled by Handspring’s brand of simple yet astonishing enchantment will be eager to see the company work its magic on this modern fable about a humble man and his relationship to his South African homeland.”
- Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 8/29/24 Fall Preview issue

PERFORMANCE EXTRAS:

• Ticket holders to the Nov 21st performance are invited to the Opening Night Party sponsored by LAArtsOnline.com at The Wallis following the performance.
• Ticket holders to the Nov 22nd performance will receive a free drink ticket
• Ticket holders to the Nov 23rd matinee performance are invited to meet the puppets with members of Handspring Puppet Company following the performance.
• Ticket holders to the Nov 24th performance will receive a 20% discount on tickets to The Great Yes, The Great No or Here There Are Blueberries

AUTHOR JM Coetzee

ADAPTOR, WRITER, DIRECTOR Lara Foot

Suitable for ages 12+

Warning: Contains use of strobe lighting and language/swearing