About Animal Farm

Stellar production of Orwell’s timeless classic returns to the Octagon ahead of UK tour.

When the downtrodden animals of Manor Farm overthrow their master and take over, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of freedom and equality for all. However, over time a cunning and brutal elite among them, masterminded by the pigs Napoleon and Snowball, gradually take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they once thought and find themselves ensnared as one tyranny is replaced with another.

Orwell's powerful and timeless satire on the corruption of power has captivated audiences, receiving rave reviews and sell-out performances in 2024. Now, it returns to the Octagon Theatre ahead of a UK tour.

Animal Farm has been recognised as one of The Stage's Top 50 Shows of 2024. Don’t miss this critically acclaimed production, which brings Orwell’s thought-provoking tale to life with striking direction and unforgettable performances.

4 Stars

Intensely physical, visceral adaptation of Orwell’s timeless classic.

- The Stage
4 Stars

Must-watch

- The Bolton News
5 Stars

Phenomenal

- Manchester Theatres
4 Stars

Highly relevant

- Theatre Reviews North
4 Stars

A triumph

- All About Theatre

An exceptional cast and visionary creative team

- I Love MCR

Cast

  • Sam Black

    Boxer

  • Natalia Campbell

    Old Major / Clover

  • Olivia Chandler

    Mollie

  • Lewis Griffin

    Squealer

  • Soroosh Lavasani

    Snowball

  • Rhian Lynch

    Napoleon

  • Heather Porte

    Female Swing

  • Kai Spellman

    Male Swing

Credits

  • Iqbal Khan

    Director

  • Ciaran Bagnall

    Set and Lighting Designer

  • Gerry Marsden

    Sound Designer

  • Su Newell

    Costume Designer and Supervisor

  • Shelley Eva Haden

    Movement Director

  • Dylan Towley

    Composer

  • Kai Spellman

    Associate Director