1984
BY GEORGE ORWELL
1984
by George Orwell
created & adapted by shake & stir theatre co
Oceania; a Nation perpetually at war, where cameras watch every move and Thought Police roam the streets. A place Winston Smith calls home. By day, Winston is an editor at the Ministry of Truth, rewriting history to align the past with the current political agenda of the ruling party and its illusive leader, Big Brother. By night, Winston pursues a forbidden love affair with a mysterious woman in an attempt to rebel against Big Brother’s oppressive regime and maintain some control over his otherwise totally controlled life.
When Winston and his love are discovered, they are violently separated, detained and prepared for reintegration back into society. But can human nature truly be changed?
From the team that brought you Animal Farm, this new adaptation brings George Orwell’s final novel screaming into the present.
THE TEAM
Adaptors Nelle Lee & Nick Skubij
Director Michael Futcher
Designer Josh McIntosh
Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright
Sound Designer Guy Webster
Media Producers optikal bloc
Featuring: Ross Balbuziente, Nelle Lee, Bryan Probets, Nick Skubij & David Whitney
SEASONS
Brisbane | Cremorne Theatre QPAC 16 August – 1 September 2012
Brisbane | Cremorne Theatre QPAC 15 July – 2 August 2014
National Tour March – August 2014
PRODUCTION IMAGE GALLERY
PHOTOGRAPHY BY DYLAN EVANS
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