The Hunger Artist by Franz Kafka - Brighton Fringe
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).

Cast & Creative Team


Performed by Jonathan Sidgwick

Reviews


A brilliant debut Solo performance...vulnerable and gripping delivery, an absolute must see!

- Beyond the Curtain

★★★★★

Mesmeric, painfully expressive, and disturbingly comforting, Sidgwick’s physicality is beautiful

- North Westend

★★★★

A captivating and intriguing performance with an admirably idiosyncratic take on physical theatre.

- Broadway Baby

★★★★

Company: Jonathan Sidgwick

Genre: Theatre

Duration: 60 mins


Venues: Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Squeak


Venue Accessibility:

Assistance Dogs Welcome Assistance Dogs Welcome

Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair Accessible

This is combined information – if this event is happening across multiple venues, please be aware this may not be applicable across all performances.

For any queries about venue accessibility, including step free access, please contact box office.

Age suitability: 10+ (Guideline)

Babes in Arms policy: Under 2's are not allowed at this event.

Content Warnings:

None

Standard: £12

Conc: £10 paid

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May 12, 2026

6:45 pm

Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Squeak

Standard: £12

Conc: £10 paid

May 13, 2026

6:45 pm

Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Squeak

Standard: £12

Conc: £10 paid

May 14, 2026

5:15 pm

Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Squeak

Standard: £12

Conc: £10 paid

May 16, 2026

12:45 pm

Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Squeak

Standard: £12

Conc: £10 paid

May 19, 2026

6:45 pm

Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Squeak

Standard: £12

Conc: £10 paid

May 20, 2026

6:45 pm

Rotunda Theatre Brighton: Squeak

Standard: £12

Conc: £10 paid



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