‘To the future or to the past, to a time when thought is free: From the age of uniformity, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink… greetings!’
A stunning new adaptation of Orwell’s dystopian classic. Known for their ingenious sets and slick storytelling, Box Tale Soup’s unique puppetry becomes a striking metaphor for Orwell’s chilling vision of power and control.
The year is 1984, perhaps – it is impossible to tell for certain. We are being watched, Big Brother is everywhere, truth changes daily, and everyone conforms. But for Winston Smith, insignificant cog in the Party’s vast machine, this half-life is not enough. He dreams of freedom, but is he the only one? Dreams can be deadly when rebellion begins with a thought.
Featuring recorded vocal performances from Sophie Aldred, Joanna Lumley and Simon Russell Beale.
Directed by Adam Lenson & the company
Adaptation by Noel Byrne, Antonia Christophers & Mark Collier
Winston – Mark Collier
Julia – Antonia Christophers
O’Brien – Noel Byrne
Original music by Dan Melrose
Set, costume & puppets by Antonia Christophers & Noel Byrne
Sound design by Adam Lenson
Lighting Design by Noel Byrne
Running time – 65 mins for Edinburgh Fringe
1hr 40 mins (including 20 min interval) for touring
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