In March 2022 at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town, Life & Times of Michael K made its South African debut where it was adapted for the stage by Lara Foot in collaboration with the Handspring Puppet Company.[1]
This same production opened on December 4, 2023 at St. Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York. The productions received positive accolades, including the 2023 Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Best Production.[2][3][4]