A person on stage with a headpiece representing a pig with her arms up in the air
A person on stage with a headpiece representing a pig with her arms up in the air

Animal Farm

Octagon Theatre Bolton, Derby Theatre & Hull Truck Theatre present Based on the novel by George Orwell
Adapted for the stage by Ian Wooldridge –

About Animal Farm

A powerful re-telling of George Orwell’s chilling and timeless classic.

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.

In our captivating adaptation of Orwell's masterpiece, witness the farmyard revolution unfold under the watchful gaze of an ever-present authority as we explore the chilling reality of constant surveillance, where every action is scrutinised, secrets are uncovered, and trust becomes a fragile commodity.

4 Stars

Intensely physical, visceral adaptation of Orwell’s timeless classic

- The Stage
4 Stars

Must-watch

- The Bolton News
4 Stars

A dark & powerful play

- Theatre Reviews North

A triumph of storytelling

- I Love MCR

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PRODUCTION IMAGES

  • A woman stood on stage with her arms out, gold confetti falling down above her, against a dark and red background with Haze
  • A man with a headpiece the focus is on the person with a sinister facial expression and attire, with indoor lighting in the background.
  • Two women in costumes and headpieces representing animals
  • A man wearing a costume with a red headpiece, with a couple of other people with dark and dramatic background
  • Two individuals wearing animal headpieces pose in front of a building, with yellow warm lighting and haze creating a dramatic setting
  • A person wearing a head piece costume
  • A group of people with one of the person lifted into the air
  • A group of people on a stage, wearing various clothing and headpieces representing animals looking out into the audience
  • A man with a headpiece representing a pig, with a red lighting and haze creating a dark and sinister setting
  • A group of people standing on a wooden stage, and wearing various types of clothing and footwear, dramatic lighting and haze
  • A group of people looking at each other, two people are looking confused and the third person holding two sticks and appears to be shouting
  • A person with a headpeice representing a pig kneeling on floor with a group of people hurdled around with their heads down

Cast

  • Samater Ahmed

    Snowball

  • Sam Black

    Boxer

  • Amy Drake

    Mollie

  • Polly Lister

    Old Major

  • Killian Macardle

    Squealer

  • Ida Regan

    Napoleon

Credits

  • Ian Wooldridge

    Adaptor

  • Iqbal Khan

    Director

  • Ciaran Bagnall

    Set & Lighting Designer

  • Su Newell

    Costume Designer

  • Dylan Towley

    Composer

  • Shelley Eva Haden

    Movement Director

  • Gerry Marsden

    Sound Designer

  • Jack Clearwater

    Resident Assistant Director

  • Olivia Barr

    Casting Director

  • Will Treasure

    Producer

  • Tabitha Rose Huges

    Assistant Producer

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