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Kafka's Doll 

 

 

Premiered at Dublin Fringe Festival 2026 

Best Design Award nominee (for outstanding overall design)

a rare glimpse into the imagination of one of literature’s most influential figures

About the show

 

Kafka’s Doll offers a rare glimpse into the imagination of one of literature’s most influential figures. Franz Kafka’s experience of humanity was far from joyful. But one day, while consoling a tearful little girl in a Berlin park, he rediscovered a fragile but vital faith in the human spirit. What followed was an extraordinary act of imagination, told through a series of letters.

 
Brought to life by Theatre Lovett (Best Production Dublin Fringe Festival 2024) and a versatile ensemble cast, Kafka’s Doll invites audiences of all ages on a captivating journey, offering Kafka’s final gift of hope in an uncertain world.

 

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Theatre Lovett Kafka's Doll Photographer and Maker Alisa Yakimanskaya
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Characters by books from distance
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"An absolute hit"

★★★★★

The Reviews Hub


"A complete triumph"

★★★★★

Broadway World

"A masterclass in theatrical excellence"

★★★★

The Arts Review

 

CREATIVE TEAM 

Written by Frances Kay
Directors Muireann Ahern,  Louis Lovett 
Performers Charlotte Cleary, Louis Lovett, Cormac Mohally, Emely Tenhagen
Performer on screen Amber Hickey
VO young voice Sophia Maguire
Set Design Jamie Vartan
Set Design Assistant Florentina Burcea
Doll Master Alisa Iakimanskaia
Composer and Lyricist Nico Brown
Lighting Design Sarah Jane Shiels
Costume Design Nicole Clifford/ Theatre Lovett
AV Design Cormac O’Connor
Scenic Assistant Sue Crawford
Sound Design Carl Kennedy
Recording Musicians The Far Flung Trio
Violin Katherine Hunka
Accordion Dermot Dunne
Double Bass Malachy Robinson
Saxophone Nick Roth
Duduk Martin Brunsden
Music Programming and Mixing Carl Kennedy

 

 


Producers Muireann Ahern, Aoife O’Beirne
Production Manager Michael-Anthony Greene
Stage Manager  Emely Tenhagen
Chief LX Síofra Nic Liam, Jake Lawrence 
Set Construction Andrew Clancy
Photographer Marcin Lewandowski
Photographer Alisa Lakimanskaia
Hair & Make-up Ciara Little

PR Conleth Teevan


Funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíonn
Supported by Theatre Royal, Waterford


Recommended Age 8+ and Adults of All Ages