George Orwell’s 1984
George Orwell’s 1984
‘To the future or to the past, to a time when thought is free: From the age of uniformity, from the age of Big Brother, from the age of doublethink… greetings!’
Award winning Box Tale Soup present a stunning new adaptation of Orwell’s dystopian classic. Known for their ingenious sets and slick storytelling, Box Tale Soup’s unique puppetry becomes a striking metaphor for Orwell’s chilling vision of power and control.
The year is 1984, perhaps – it is impossible to tell for certain. We are being watched, Big Brother is everywhere, truth changes daily, and everyone conforms. But for Winston Smith, insignificant cog in the Party’s vast machine, this half-life is not enough. He dreams of freedom, but is he the only one? Dreams can be deadly when rebellion begins with a thought.
Featuring the voices of Sophie Aldred & Joanna Lumley, with Simon Russell Beale as the voice of Big Brother.
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“They are wonderful.” The Times
★★★★★“..1984 is their latest triumph.” Broadway Baby
★★★★★ “..an incredible feat of storytelling.” Starburst Magazine
★★★★★ “thought-provoking, striking production..” British Theatre Guide
★★★★ – The List
“A faithful, frightening adaptation.”
“A keen understanding of its source material makes this puppetry adaptation of Orwell’s dystopian classic a vital watch.”
“..visual flair and dynamism..”
★★★★ – The Scotsman
“..inspired..”
“While remaining faithful to Orwell in most things, Box Tale’s adaptation does retain a vestige of hope in humanity.”
★★★★ – Edinburgh Reporter
“..polished and dynamic..”
“..a fine performance, fully deserving of the packed audience and extended applause..”
★★★★ – North West End
“..it is their master skill at creating an ensemble that puts them ahead of other theatre companies.”
“The creativity showcased by Box Tale Soup is simply genius..”
“..a modern, creative twist so good that even Big Brother would be mesmerised while watching.”
★★★★ – West End Best Friend
“..great discipline and skill..”
“..clever and innovative.”