The Life & Times of Michael K Tickets
The Life & Times of Michael K: What to expect - 1
The Life & Times of Michael K: What to expect - 2
The Life & Times of Michael K: What to expect - 3
Brooklyn , NY

The Life & Times of Michael K Tickets

The Life & Times of Michael K: What to expect - 1
The Life & Times of Michael K: What to expect - 2
The Life & Times of Michael K: What to expect - 3
The Life & Times of Michael K Tickets

About The Life & Times of Michael K

“All that remains is to be a tender to the soil.” — J.M. Coetzee

Life & Times of Michael K brings dignity to a humble man who finds solace in nature on an epic journey through a mythical, war-torn landscape. In search of his mother’s ancestral home, he finds strength in his own humanity, a profound connection to the earth, and his own unique path. Handspring Puppet Company, who stunned us with War Horse and stole our hearts with Little Amal, joins Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre to transform J.M. Coetzee’s Booker Prize-winning novel into exquisite puppet theater.

Winner of The Scotsman Fringe First Award!

Run time

2h (no intermission)

Start date

November 29th, 2023

End date

December 23rd, 2023

Categories

Age

Suitable for ages 12+

The Life & Times of Michael K: What to expect - 1
The Life & Times of Michael K: What to expect - 2
The Life & Times of Michael K: What to expect - 3

60 Reviews

GreatAvi

GreatAvi

532 Reviews | 137 Followers
88
Exquisite puppetry, Powerful storytelling, Bleak

See it if you like artistically breathtaking performances that create an immersive feeling of time and place where borders of puppets and humans blur.

Don’t see it if you're looking for a feel good show. This dark play deals with the hardship of human existence, set in times of war, violence & uncertainty.

Hara

Hara

143 Reviews | 40 Followers
94
Masterful, Profound, Extraordinary puppetry, Great writing, Great acting

See it if You like Artistic Puppetry performed by Master Puppeteers. The puppets are magical & the words of Michael pure poetry. Truly unique theater

Don’t see it if You have difficulty deciphering South African Accents. You prefer linear plots. You are not into original shows. You don't like puppets.

Laura 2202 NYC

Laura 2202 NYC

75 Reviews | 18 Followers
90
Long, Great staging, Intense, Profound, Thought-provoking

See it if Puppets were entrancing. Mini versions were delightful. Voice acting was so well done.

Don’t see it if Too long with no intermission. Michael just never gets a break and it's so sad. But it's still an important story that is relatable.

MSS

MSS

66 Reviews | 22 Followers
80
Clever, Moving, Great writing, Absorbing

See it if You would enjoy an intimate but big hearted tale of a poor but richly-lived life in South Africa (told with expert puppetry).

Don’t see it if You would not enjoy an intimate but big hearted tale of a poor but richly-lived life in South Africa (told with expert puppetry).

View all reviews

Our Review

'Life & Times of Michael K' review — a puppet's adventures tug at the heartstrings

3 of 5
05 Dec 2023, 02:30
Read our review of The Life and Times of Michael K off Broadway, Lara Foot's stage adaptation of J.M. Coetzee’s award-winning novel at St. Ann's Warehouse.

Venue

45 Water St, Brooklyn , NY, USA, 11201

Accessibility

Wheelchair access, assisted listening devices

Entrance

A or C trains

Latest The Life & Times of Michael K News & Features

Tickets

Unfortunately, tickets for this event are no longer available.

Get the latest updates on The Life & Times of Michael K

Sign up to our mailing list to receive exclusive offers, new show ticket alerts and seasonal promotions. You can unsubscribe at any time.

You can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy Policy

Subscribe to our newsletter to unlock exclusive New York theatre updates!

Special offers, reviews and release dates for the best shows in town.

You can unsubscribe at any time. Privacy Policy