<P> In 1987 South African actor Marius Weyers performed an adaptation to rave reviews in Los Angeles . Critics noted the parallels with apartheid race science . </P> <P> In 1989 the monologuist and writer Andrew Tansey adapted and premiered The Greatest Ape, an adaptation of Kafka's story, at the Edinburgh International Festival, before touring the USA and UK . The critically acclaimed production was directed by Paul Dodwell . </P> <P> In 2009, a theatrical adaptation of Kafka's story by Colin Teevan opened at the Young Vic in London . The hour - long solo piece was directed by Walter Meierjohann, and Kathryn Hunter's performance as Red Peter the ape was widely acclaimed . In 2013 the play was set up at the Baryshnikov Arts Center . </P> <P> The 2001 film Human Nature, written by Charlie Kaufman, is a loose adaptation of Kafka's short story . </P>

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