ANIMAL FARM
ANIMAL FARM
BY GEORGE ORWELL, ADAPTED BY TATTY HENNESSY
BY GEORGE ORWELL, ADAPTED BY TATTY HENNESSY
“All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.”
When a group of exploited animals rebel against their human farmer-tyrant and take control of the land that they live on, they hope to create a world where they can be equal, happier and free. As power shifts and a new leader emerges, they soon face the age-old question: is the grass truly greener on the other side?
In the year George Orwell’s political fable marks its 80th anniversary, Director Amy Leach and Designer Hayley Grindle introduce a fresh interpretation to the stage that explores the erosion of ideals and the seductive allure of greed. Adapted by Tatty Hennessy, this chilling and thought-provoking story of treachery and rebellion provides a timely reminder of the perils of unchecked power.
All performances will have Creative Audio Description.
A LEEDS PLAYHOUSE and THEATRE ROYAL STRATFORD EAST co-production, in association with NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE.
February — April 2025.
CAST
Clover TIANAH HODDING
Mollie SHAKEEL KIMOTHO
Snowball ROBIN MORRISSEY
Benjamin DAVID NELLIST
Napoleon TACHIA NEWALL
Boxer GABRIEL PAUL
Milo EM PRENDERGAST
Minty FARSHID ROKEY
Clara BRYDIE SERVICE
Squealer TOM SIMPER
Jones KAYA ULASLI
Old Major EVERAL A WALSH
Blue JOSHUA-ALEXANDER WILLIAMS
CREATIVES
By GEORGE ORWELL
Adapted by TATTY HENNESSY
Director AMY LEACH
Set & Costume Design HAYLEY GRINDLE
Lighting Designer JAI MORJARIA
Associate Lighting Designer SAM OSBORNE
Sound Designer & Composition KHALIL MADOVI
Movement Director KANE HUSBANDS
Casting Director LUCY CASSON CDG
Fight Director KATE WATERS
Assistant Director JORDI M. CARTER
Deaf Creative / BSL Consultant STEPHEN COLLINS
Audio Description Consultant VICKY ACKROYD
Lead BSL Interpreter SARAH COX
“Every moment is weighty with meaning.”
★★★★★ — The Stage
“Animal Farm is raw, vigorous and profound; unflinching in its portrayal of inequality that leaves you breathless long after the curtains have drawn.“
★★★★★ — All That Dazzles
“Intelligent and packs an emotional punch from beginning to end.”
★★★★★ — London Unattached
“A complete, cohesive piece that does what theatre should do in times of crisis.”
★★★★★ — Broadway World
“A vivid revival shows how Orwell’s classic still resonates.”
★★★★ — The Times
★★★★ — LondonTheatre1
★★★★ — WhatsOnStage
Trailer by MICHAEL LYNCH