1984 by George Orwell
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Presented by Shake & Stir Theatre Co and Civic Theatre Newcastle
Big Brother is back.
Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic – from the multi-award winning creative minds at Shake & Stir (Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Animal Farm and Dracula).
It was a bright cold day, and the clocks were striking thirteen...
Winston Smith, an editor at the Ministry of Truth, sits quietly. A quick swig of gin; a glance of quiet optimism toward the telescreen. Winston opens his diary, puts pen to paper, and in doing so, commits the essential crime that contains all others in itself. A radical and unprecedented act of rebellion.
Discovered, entrapped, and incarcerated in the Ministry of Love, Winston, in defending his burning desire for personal freedom, prepares for the fight of his life. Can the oppressive forces of The Party, led by BIG BROTHER, obliterate the indomitable human spirit?
And what exactly awaits within Room 101?
About Shake & Stir Theatre Co
Established in 2006, Shake & Stir is one of the country’s leading touring theatre companies and producers of live entertainment.
Shake & Stir tours regularly throughout every State and Territory of Australia with a passion for delivering exceptional live theatre experiences to audiences in both metro and regional areas - on mainstages and in schools.
The company’s work has been seen in over 150 venues across ANZ. Mainstage productions include: Frankenstein, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, 2:22 A Ghost Story, GRIMM, Jane Eyre, A Christmas Carol, Dracula, Wuthering Heights, 1984, Animal Farm, Fourthcoming, Fourteen and the Australian premiere tour of Green Day’s musical American Idiot. The Company frequently collaborates with Roald Dahl Story Company and has produced smash hit, original stage adaptations of titles including: James and the Giant Peach, The Twits, Fantastic Mr Fox, George’s Marvellous Medicine, Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts.
Cast, Crew & Creatives
Adaptors Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij
Director Michael Futcher
Creative Producer Ross Balbuziente
Designer Josh McIntosh
Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright
Sound Designer Guy Webster
Video Designer Craig Wilkinson
This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body.
Recommended for audiences aged 14+. This production contains mature themes, simulated violence, strobe lighting and loud sound effects/ music.
Running time 100 minutes, no interval. Times are approximate and subject to change without notice.
Production photos by Dylan Evans featuring Original Australian Cast.