Your reaction: The Trial
13 October 2014
What did you think of Philip Glass's operatic adaptation of Franz Kafka's classic novel?
Kafka's daily grind: The Trial and the dehumanizing boredom of office life
9 October 2014
In his most famous stories this iconic author explored the relentless tedium of working life.
Opera Essentials: Philip Glass's The Trial
30 September 2014
Our quick guide to this world premiere, based on Franz Kafka's novel.
Watch: Philip Glass introduces The Trial - ‘It's a wise-comedy that goes right to the heart of social questions'
1 August 2014
The acclaimed composer discusses his new opera, based on Kafka’s classic novel, and reveals the composing 'tricks' he uses when writing.
Michael McCarthy on Philip Glass’s The Trial: ‘an intensely musical experience’
11 July 2014
Director Michael McCarthy and librettist Christopher Hampton discuss Glass’s new pocket opera.
Composer Francisco Coll on Café Kafka: 'To write an opera in the era of cinema, you must find new kinds of narrative'
12 March 2014
The composer on Kafka and his relationship with Thomas Adès in the run-up to the premiere of his debut opera.
Arthur Pita’s award-winning dance theatre adaptation of Kafka's The Metamorphosis released on DVD
31 January 2014
Royal Ballet Principal Edward Watson to sign copies of the DVD at the Royal Opera House Shop on 7 February.
The Metamorphosis broadcast by Sky Arts on 27 May
26 May 2013
Another chance to see Arthur Pita’s award-winning dance-theatre adaption of Kafka’s novella.
The Metamorphosis to be staged in New York and broadcast on Sky Arts in the UK
3 May 2013
Further chances to see Arthur Pita's acclaimed dance-theatre adaptation.
Kafka Fragments: 'The perfect marriage of text and music'
26 March 2013
Director Netia Jones and soprano Claire Booth on Kurtág’s song-cycle.