“shake & stir’s production of George Orwell’s classic political allegory is a vigorously physical and impressive theatrical rendering. This is a work for any admirer of Orwell or anyone appreciative of good theatre in which a great story is told by people of real talent.”
The Canberra Times

“A first-rate production of physical story-telling at its best. With this production shake & stir confirm themselves as some of the leading exponents of physical theatre… Brings Orwell’s terrible fairytale to the stage with style, wit and skill. Don’t miss it.”
Greenroom

“It couldn’t have been much better: a contemporary theatre piece based on brilliant literature, an inventive interpretation, actors with verve and flexibility and canny direction … and an opening thirty seconds that sat us all forward on our seats.”
Tamworth Country Life

“From the opening scene, shake & stir’s version of this infamous story snatches your attention and keeps a firm grasp until the horrifying conclusion.”
The Barefoot Review – Canberra

“Do whatever you can to get a ticket”
The Courier-Mail

“shake & stir nailed it. Physical theatre at its best”
Artshub

“A must see!” 612ABC Radio

“This is one of the best productions I have seen in Brisbane” Briztix