The Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka

Have you ever given so much of YOURSELF to something you LOVE, there’s nothing left of YOU? How far would you go to find MEANING, to fulfil your PASSION?

What is Art? And what does it mean to be an Artist?

Franz Kafka’s ‘Hunger Artist’ nourishes his soul the only way he knows how, by starving himself, in his small, barred cage, before crowds of spectators, some admiring, some sneering and contemptuous.

Seeking acclaim for his craft and acceptance, validation, spiritual meaning and perhaps love from his audience, this is his ‘art’ and, though often torturous for him, he will stop at nothing in his pursuit of perfection.

In this, Franz Kafka’s final work, he died on 3rd June 1924, we celebrate his life and work with this Solo retelling of this dramatic short story.

Performed by Jonathan Sidgwick (Eastenders, Coronation Street, Hollyoaks, The Mousetrap – West End Tour)

Jon has worked several times for Steven Berkoff (Messiah at The Old Vic; Oedipus - Edinburgh Festival, Spoleto Festival, USA) and is very grateful to Steven for suggesting this text for Jon’s debut Solo Show (N.B. Mr. Berkoff is not directing this show, but has been very helpful in kickstarting my efforts!)

★★★★★ “…a brilliant debut Solo performance…stripped back, vulnerable and gripping delivery, an absolute must see!” Beyond the Curtain