George Orwell News

Review: 1984, Citizens Theatre

by Natalie O'Donoghue — September 4, 2026

The Thought Police monitor every word you say.

1984! THE MUSICAL! to Premiere at Sydney Fringe Festival

by Stephi Wild — August 19, 2026

An original comedic musical adaptation of George Orwell's novel, written by author Diana Reid, will debut at the Flight Path Theatre as part of the Sydney Fringe Festival in Marrickville.

AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, 1984, and More Set For Experience Theatre Project's 2026-2027 Season

by Stephi Wild — July 20, 2026

Experience Theatre Project announced its 2026-2027 season, themed Echoes & Illusions, featuring seven productions including AND THEN THERE WERE NONE, GEORGE ORWELL'S 1984, and FLANAGAN'S WAKE at its Aloha, Oregon home.

Cast Set For 1984 UK Tour

by Stephi Wild — July 7, 2026

Jack Tarlton and Jessica Hardwick lead the cast of 1984, a new adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel, in a co-production from Citizens Theatre, Dundee Rep Theatre, and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh touring Scotland.

Crítica: AZUL BOSQUES at Teatro La Capilla

by Juan Carlos Araujo — June 3, 2026

David Gaitán crea un unipersonal Orwelliano donde el sexo es regido por el Estado, el placer es una revolución, y las conexiones humanas una nueva forma de soñar.

EVERY BRILLIANT THING Will Come to the New Vic Theatre

by Stephi Wild — May 6, 2026

Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara will present EVERY BRILLIANT THING, written by Duncan Macmillan with Jonny Donahoe and directed by Jenny Sullivan, starring Nicholas Mongiardo-Cooper at the New Vic Theatre.

EAST IS EAST, OTHELLO, More Set For Citizens Theatre's Autumn Season

by Stephi Wild — April 20, 2026

Glasgow's Citizens Theatre announced its autumn season, marking one year since its reopening, with productions including EAST IS EAST, OTHELLO, TRISTAN AND YSEULT, and CINDERELLA.

Video: Andy Serkis' Animated ANIMAL FARM Debuts New Trailer

by Josh Sharpe — April 6, 2026

A new trailer has been released for Andy Serkis’s animated adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, featuring a star-studded voice cast including Jim Parsons, Gaten Matarazzo, and Glenn Close.

The Wilma Theater Reveals 2026-27 Season - HORSEGIRL & COWDADDY World Premiere and More

by Chloe Rabinowitz — March 26, 2026

Wilma Theater has revealed four productions for its 2026-27 season.

Bloomshed to Stage Rework of ANIMAL FARM at Arts Centre Melbourne

by Stephi Wild — March 3, 2026

The Green Room award-winning theatre company Bloomshed (Pride & Prejudice, Paradise Lost) will stage an epic rework of the famous Orwell fable Animal Farm at Arts Centre Melbourne's Fairfax Studio.

New Adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 Comes to the Citizens Theatre Ahead Of Scottish Tour

by Stephi Wild — February 18, 2026

Directed by Dominic Hill, Artistic Director of the Citizens Theatre, 1984 is a co-production between Citizens Theatre, Dundee Rep Theatre and The Royal Lyceum Edinburgh which previews in Glasgow in August.

ArtsEmerson Unveils Spring 2026 Film Programming

by Josh Sharpe — February 10, 2026

ArtsEmerson, Boston’s presenter of contemporary world theater and film and the professional presenting and producing organization of Emerson College, has announced its Spring 2026 film programming.

ANIMAL FARM Comes to the Theatre School @ North Coast Rep

by Stephi Wild — January 30, 2026

The Theatre School @ North Coast Rep will present a new adaptation of George Orwell's ANIMAL FARM, exploring themes of totalitarianism through a student-led production.

Glasgow Film Festival 2026 Announces Full Programme

by Natalie O'Donoghue — January 21, 2026

The festival runs from 25 February to 8 March in Glasgow.

Rubicon Theatre Company Reveals Cast For THE 39 STEPS

by Stephi Wild — January 20, 2026

Rubicon Theatre Company will present the Tony Award-winning comedy thriller THE 39 STEPS, adapted from John Buchan's novel and Alfred Hitchcock's film.

Review: SHEN YUN 2026 at The Kennedy Center

by Laurie Sara Oliver — January 11, 2026

What did our critic think of SHEN YUN 2026 at The Kennedy Center?

Shakespeare 70's ARMS AND THE MAN Begins This Month At Kelsey Theatre

by A.A. Cristi — January 9, 2026

Mercer County Community College's Kelsey Theatre will present George Bernard Shaw's comedy ARMS AND THE MAN, featuring a mix of romance, political satire, and humor.

FABLES FOR OUR TIMES: AN EVENING OF TEMPORAL STORIES Comes to Ethos Music Center

by Stephi Wild — January 7, 2026

Ethos Music Center will welcome back Foxhole Projects after the run of Elemental, this time with a night of crackling speculative ﬁction and electric dark comedy with Fables For Our Times: An Evening of Temporal Stories.

1984, SHERLOCK HOLMES, and More Set For Corn Exchange Newbury Spring Lineup

by Stephi Wild — January 5, 2026

The Corn Exchange Newbury has announced its upcoming spring programme of theatre, talks and live experiences, bringing together gripping drama, laugh-out-loud comedy, fascinating true crime, inspiring science and more.

Video: Andy Serkis' Animated ANIMAL FARM Sets 2026 Release

by Josh Sharpe — December 15, 2025

Andy Serkis’s animated adaptation of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, which features a voice cast including Seth Rogen, Gaten Matarazzo, and Glenn Close, will be released on May 1, 2026, by Angel Studios.