THEATRE + ART INSTALLATIONS: The Writer's Mark

Welcome to The Writer’s Mark – let’s take a trip together; a trip into the past! Let’s explore some of the most influential writer’s who have changed how we look at the world through their words and their writing style. We all have one; what’s yours?

Join us for ‘The Writer’s Mark’ launch this February – Kicking off the series is no other than arguably one of the most enigmatic writers of the 20th century… Franz Kafka. Are you a Kafka fan? Do you spend your time viewing the world upside down? Then come and join us!

When the term ‘kafkaesque’ is mentioned, many seem to recall the story of the beetle or ‘that’s that writer with a strained relationship with his father.’ For me and many others, I know Kafka relates to us all – both through his writing and his identity that forever danced between his private and public sense of ‘self.’

What to expect?

The Writer’s Mark seeks to bring a community of people together to celebrate the life and works of Franz Kafka through theatre pieces and reflective surrealist installations. Each piece is formed based on proposals from local artists and their connection to Franz Kafka. ‘The Cast’ will be performing surrealist devised works inspired by Kafka’s life – to end on a performance of extracts from Betrachtung (Contemplation). Expect puppetry, physical theatre and so much more!

Prepare to be entertained as you see within the eyes of others, both performers and artists; the legacy of Kafka living on through a different generation. The Writer’s Mark – The imprint left behind. Not to be missed!

Doors Open at 6.30pm, First Performance of a devised ‘Metamorphosis’ begins at 7.15pm! Don’t be late or you will miss our surrealist live interactive activities!

*please note – At 9.15pm, there will be an optional Q&A where you have the opportunity to ask questions about the process/creation of The Writer’s Mark.

Performance Dates

7th February: 6.30pm

8th February: 1.00pm (matinee) & 6.30pm (evening)

Follow the project here

• Website: www.thewritersmark.co.uk
• Instagram: @thewritersmark
• Facebook: Thewritersmark Natasha Higdon

Further info

• Our cafe/bar will be open through the event
• We recommend booking in advance for this event as places are limited.
• Once paid for, tickets are non-refundable. Online bookings will close 1 hour before the event starts - unless ‘Sold Out’ there is likely to still be tickets available on the door.

• Fabrica is a registered charity and donations are always welcome: add a donation ticket on top of your existing ticket(s) or sign up to make a regular donation here.

For Fabrica's whole programme of upcoming events please visit www.fabrica.org.uk/whats-on

The Writers Mark Cast and Artists

We're delighted to be working with a range of artists; come and see how our artists have responded to the subject matter. Who can you expect to see?

• Jo Gabriele Sheppard
• Molly O'Neill
• Phil Whiting
• Catherine Whiteoak
• Amanda Rosenstein Davidson
• Leah Georgiades and John Reddin
• Madina Orazbekova
• Mona Ellie
• Zoe A Padley
• Steve Hutton

The Cast