The tyrannical Farmer Jones must be overthrown! How long will the animal utopia last when a charismatic new leader emerges? An innovative new adaptation of Orwell’s classic satire bites just as much today as when it was first written.
Keywords: Educational, political, large cast, school
Produced by Soulpepper Theatre, Toronto ON, 2018
Genre: Dark Comedy, Play with Music, Theatre for Young Audiences, Adaptation
Acts: 2
Run time: 120 minutes
Suitable for students 14+
Cast size: 10 actors
Male roles: 5
Female roles: 5
Casting notes: The play requires a minimum of 8 performers, but was originally done with 11. There is opportunity for more performers and a large ensemble.
"A terrific production of George Orwell’s allegory that resonates for our world today in a compelling adaptation by Anthony MacMahon."
- Lynn Slotkin, The Slotkin Letter
"This new adaptation by Anthony MacMahon takes the premise of the original and applies it it to the issues of today. It also takes the approach of the original, which is not at all subtle. While nuance has a time and place, its not necessary for a hilarious and adept skewering of the current rise of demagogic political leaders."
- Dorianne Emmerton, Mooney on Theatre
"Rating: NNNN"
- NOW Toronto