Following their award-winning production of Metamorphosis (London, New York, Sky TV), director-choreographer Arthur Pita reunited with dance virtuoso Edward Watson and composer-musician extraordinaire Frank Moon, this time welcoming the renowned rebel chanteuse Meow Meow.
Produced by the Cultural Programme in association with The Royal Ballet and the Oxford Kafka Research Centre, A Hunger Artist delved into Kafka’s final and seminal work seamlessly intertwining dance, song, and intrigue into an enthralling, immersive spectacle.
Confined within a locked, straw-lined cage, Watson immersed himself in the role of the ‘Hunger Artist,’. From appearing as a sideshow fairground attraction to displaying his own inner torture through dance, he was ably assisted by the bewitching Meow Meow who took command of the stage as the audacious ‘Impresario,’. Part publicist, part muse, part sexual obsession and finally part nurse, Meow directed the audience attention towards Watson’s impressive physical presence and haunting appearance whilst generating a bewitching energy of show and tell.
Meanwhile, Frank Moon’s eclectic score surrounded the audience, pulling them deeper into the experience with every breath.
These visionary artists injected new life into Kafka’s haunting and obscure narrative, exploring sacrifice, obsession, and the relentless pursuit of artistry.
