George Orwell News

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres have announcd new productions for 2025, the first season by new Creative Director Nathan Powell. Learn more about the lineup here!

Joselu López se prepara para el inminente estreno de LA DEL MANOJO DE ROSAS en el Teatro de la Zarzuela, un regreso que para él representa la oportunidad de cerrar el círculo en un espacio que considera su hogar.

Theatre Charlotte will soon present 1984, adapted by Robert Owens, Wilton E. Hall Jr. and William A. Miles Jr., from the novel by George Orwell. Find out all about the production here.

Al Teatro Quirino di Roma ha debuttato una nuova versione teatrale di 1984, il celeberrimo romanzo di George Orwell, originariamente pubblicato nel 1949 e presentato in un meticoloso adattamento curato da Robert Icke e Duncan Macmillion.

Watching this reboot of Immersive 1984, a thought comes to mind: if, as we’re constantly being informed, we’re all living in the post-privacy, post-truth and post-politics world foretold in 1984, aren't we already inside an immersive version of George Orwell’s seminal book?

Percussionist John Hollenbeck's ensemble GEORGE will perform at New England Conservatory on October 22, 2024.

El próximo 29 de octubre llega al Teatro Fígaro de Madrid el espectáculo REBELIÓN EN LA RED de la compañía LaJoven, una particular versión de Rebelión en la Granja de George Orwell que ya pudo verse en el El Real Junior.

Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!

What did our critic think of 1984 at Theatre Royal Bath?

Seventy-five years on from the publication of George Orwell’s groundbreaking novel 1984, Theatre Royal Bath Productions’ new stage version by Ryan Craig and directed by Lindsay Posner, which will play Theatre Royal Brighton from Tue 29 October – Sat 2 November 2024, as part of a U.K tour. 

Seventy-five years on from the publication of George Orwell’s groundbreaking novel 1984,  ’ thrilling new stage version by Ryan Craig and directed by Lindsay Posner, will play Theatre Royal Bath from 20 – 28 September 2024, followed by dates in Malvern, Poole, Guildford, Cambridge, Brighton, Richmond and Liverpool. Production photography is out now. 

Greenway Arts Alliance will present the limited engagement of GHOST STORIES: THE DEAD CAN’T DANCE, a collection of haunting ghost stories that will spook and thrill through an immersive, cross-cultural evening of music, theatre and dance. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Pure Expression has announced the cast for 1984 at Hackney Town Hall, running from 1 October to 22 December, with press night on 17 October at 7:00pm and 9:00pm.

With Abigail's Party directed by Nadia Fall beginning previews this week, launching Stratford East's 140th anniversary season, the theatre has announced new shows and events for this milestone year, and Fall's final season as the theatre's Artistic Director. 

1984 will return to Hackney Town Hall following their 3 month sell out run in 2023, with a brand new cast and creative team including Jack Reardon and Ben Jacobs will be running at Hackney Town Hall with previews from the 1 October running until the 22 December with press night on the 17 October.

Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke will star in Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Also directed by Ostermeier, the production will play a limited 6 week run at the Barbican Theatre from February 2025. 

Seventy-five years on from the publication of George Orwell’s groundbreaking novel 1984, casting has been announced for Theatre Royal Bath Productions’ new stage version by Ryan Craig and directed by Lindsay Posner, which will play Theatre Royal Bath from 20 – 28 September 2024, followed by dates in Malvern, Poole, Guildford, Cambridge, Brighton, Richmond and Liverpool.

Andrew Kindig takes the stage in Gretna Theatre's production of EVERY BRILLIANT THING, a touching and humorous play about life's small joys and mental health.

Pentabus has announced Jerwood Foundation support for the 2025 Pentabus Writer in Residence Bursary, and the opening of applications.

The Wilma Theater in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania has been announced as the recipient of the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award. The honor recognizes a regional theatre company that has displayed a continuous level of artistic achievement contributing to the growth of theatre nationally.