George Orwell's 1984
Date & Time
Thu 16 Sep 2010 to Sat 9 Oct 2010
Where
The Rake
BSL interpreted performance: Wednesday 22 September
Audio described performance: Tuesday 28 September
A Northern Broadsides / Dukes Lancaster production in association with Stroud Theatre Company
George Orwell’s
1984
Adapted by Nick Lane
Directed by Conrad Nelson
War is Peace
Freedom is Slavery
Ignorance is Strength
In a totalitarian world at war, Big Brother watches over all and the Thought Police rule with an iron fist.
A solitary figure, Winston Smith, clings to a vision of a different future. What begins as an act of rebellion and hope quickly descends into a nightmare of doomed love, personal betrayal and the terrors of Room 101.
From the lies of the Ministry of Truth to the blind hysteria of the Two Minutes Hate, the manipulation of Doublethink, Newspeak and the capital offence of Thoughtcrime, George Orwell’s stark futuristic vision pulls no punches, and resonates now more than ever.
In a world of dodgy dossiers, rendition, torture, Murdoch, spin and political corruption, truth has indeed become as strange as this chilling fiction that is frighteningly familiar.
Read Conrad Nelson's interview with What's On Stage
Reviews online for George Orwell's 1984
PLEASE NOTE:
Age Guidance: 14+
This production contains scenes that some people may find disturbing.
This production contains smoking.
Price
Peak: £17 (£13 concessions)
Off Peak: £14.50 (£11.50 concessions)
Matinees: £12 (£9 concessions)
Schools: £7.50
1984
Excellent show. Wonderful articulation from all the actors. Rare these days! Crisp direction too. Frightening parallels to modern day life.
Ginny Scott (Drama Factory)
Trailer
Love the trailer! Maria
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