George Orwell News

Today Adam McKenzie Wylie launches Histrionic Production's new multi-sensory theatrical adaptation of George Orwell's 1984 with Sean Holmes and Jon Bausor as Associate Creative Directors. Marked to open in London in early 2021 and America thereafter. The vision is to transform stunning derelict spaces into extraordinary, theatrical dystopian worlds. Histrionic Productions will also curate themed food, drink and music offerings, alongside the core show, to offer a truly immersive experience. Tickets will go on sale in summer 2020.

Molloy College and its Writer-in-Residence, Barbara Novack, will be hosting a poetry event featuring Carmen Bugan and Barbara Novack on Sunday, April 5, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. in the Reception Room, Kellenberg Hall, on Molloy College's Rockville Centre campus. This event is free and open to the public. An open reading will follow the featured poets.

Pieter-Dirk Uys returns as Bambi Kellermann in the satirical, scandalous and sparkling NEVER TOO NAKED. Coming to the Fugard stage later this month, Uys reveals Bambi's beginnings, journey, and what to expect next from Tannie Evita's younger sister.

Kickshaw Theatre, Ann Arbor's pop-up professional theater, presents Lungs by Duncan Macmillan, February 27-March 15, 2020 at trustArt Studios on Jackson Road, in Ann Arbor. 

Robert Icke who recently adapted and directed 1984 for Broadway, will direct The Children's Theatre Partnership's (CTP) upcoming production of George Orwell's classic satirical fable, Animal Farm.

Emotive, demanding dance pairs gorgeously with booming percussion in Red Sky Performance's AF, presented by Canadian Stage. Drawing inspiration from Anishinaabe mythologies, director Sandra Laronde and choreographer Thomas Fonua (in collaboration with performers) explore the foundations of George Orwell's 'Animal Farm' through a unique lens, in many ways breaking it down to its core ideas to present them in a way that's simultaneously modern and ancient.

Radial Theater Project is currently presenting an adaptation of George Orwell's classic dystopian nightmare a?oe1984a??, and don't even THINK about saying anything good about it. Big Brother has sent down orders from the Ministry of Truth that there is nothing good about this production and it has no good performances or redeeming qualities, and everything is un-good. But if you know anything about the Ministry of Truth, you know everything is the exact opposite there and that holds true here as this production is a spectacular, riveting telling of this horrifying story and you need to see it. Just don't tell The Thought Police I said that.

'Welcome to our meeting,' greet the actors to those entering the intimate Paradise Factory for The Seeing Place Theater's very engaging production of Brandon Walker's adaptation of George Orwell's allegorical classic, ANIMAL FARM.

In the throes of unprecedented challenges to privacy, truth, and personal expression, Aquila Theatre brings 1984, George Orwell's cautionary novel, to the WYO Tuesday March 10 at 6:30pm.

The Butterfly Club has a long history of unearthing and supporting emerging theatre productions from Melbourne's rich and varied independent theatre sector. To recognise and further develop the sector, they are presenting their very own one-act play festival, with a hand picked line up of some of Australia's newest writers and actors.

Emotive Fruition (Artistic Director, Thomas Dooley) has announced a live poetry event, LET LIGHTNING SET US ON FIRE, a one-night-only staged reading celebrating Valentine's Day with dramatic poems of modern love.

Kickshaw Theatre, Ann Arbor's pop-up professional theater, presents Lungs by Duncan Macmillan, February 27-March 15, 2020 at trustArt Studios on Jackson Road, in Ann Arbor.

Radial Theater Project and 18th & Union will present a live stage production of George Orwell's 1984, opening February 21, 2020 at 18th & Union in Seattle's Central District.

Following a record number of nominations and votes, winners have been announced for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix!! The nominees were set, audiences voted, and now we get to recognize local theatres and performers for their outstanding achievement!

It's a new decade, and everyone has been making lists and finding something new to track. For the New York Public Library, what better thing to track than books? Only, instead of looking at the last decade, NYPL looked at its 125 year history and made a list of the top ten checked-out books of all time.

Aquila Theatre brings George Orwell's masterpiece 1984 to the Popejoy stage for one performance on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at 3:00 pm. The classic novel, written by one of literature's most significant authors, provides the kind of evocative and innovative storytelling that suits Aquila's bold, ensemble-driven, physical style.

There's just one final week to submit votes for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

To kick off its landmark 10th Season, The Seeing Place announces its world premiere adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel, ANIMAL FARM. This play is being performed by an ensemble of just four actors, which results in a fast-paced, tightly drawn interpretation of this timely story. This adaptation marks the 75th Anniversary of the book's publishing.

We're heading into the final week of voting for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! Vote today to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!

There's just two weeks left to vote for the 2019 BroadwayWorld Indianapolis Awards, brought to you by TodayTix! The people have spoken nominations are set, and now you can vote to make sure your favorite local theatre's achievements and performers are recognized!