Animal Farm
Award-winning political playwright Tatty Hennessy (A Hundred Words for Snow, F*Off) adapts George Orwell’s classic as an allegory for our own times exploring themes of revolution, the price of sovereignty and power with humour and sharp wit. When the downtrodden animals of a farm overthrow their master to run the show themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of independence and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless élite among them start to take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they thought, and find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another and independence isn’t what they were promised it would be Directed with playful invention by Ed Stambollouian (Pinter at the Pinter, West End), this Made in Northampton production, in association with Kneehigh Theatre, will star Britain’s best young performing talent from the 2020 National Youth Theatre REP Company.
Cast
- Jack Humphrey - Minty (Sheep)
- Nikhanise Phiri - Clara (hen)
- Francesca Amewudah-Rivers - Benjamin (donkey)
- Adeola Yemitan - Clover (horse)
- Will Atiomo - Boxer (horse)
- Ishmel Bridgeman - Blue (dog)
- Jack Matthew - Napoleon (pig)
- Ben Wilson - Snowball (pig)
- Alexandra Hannant - Old Major (pig)
- Matilda Rae - Squealer (pig)
Screenplay
Themes
Political Polarization and Ideology Clash
Keywords
politics, dystopia, class, satire, revenge, conflict, stalinism, leninism, ussr, power, political theatre, courage & heroism
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Animal Farm about?
- Award-winning political playwright Tatty Hennessy (A Hundred Words for Snow, F*Off) adapts George Orwell’s classic as an allegory for our own times exploring themes of revolution, the price of sovereignty and power with humour and sharp wit. When the downtrodden animals of a farm overthrow their master to run the show themselves, they imagine it is the beginning of a life of independence and equality. But gradually a cunning, ruthless élite among them start to take control. Soon the other animals discover that they are not all as equal as they thought, and find themselves hopelessly ensnared as one form of tyranny is replaced with another and independence isn’t what they were promised it would be Directed with playful invention by Ed Stambollouian (Pinter at the Pinter, West End), this Made in Northampton production, in association with Kneehigh Theatre, will star Britain’s best young performing talent from the 2020 National Youth Theatre REP Company.
- Who directed Animal Farm?
- Animal Farm was directed by Edward Stambollouian.
- Who stars in Animal Farm?
- Animal Farm stars Jack Humphrey, Nikhanise Phiri, Francesca Amewudah-Rivers, Adeola Yemitan, Will Atiomo, Ishmel Bridgeman.
- How long is Animal Farm?
- Animal Farm has a runtime of 2h 2m (122 minutes).
- What genre is Animal Farm?
- Animal Farm is a Drama film.
- What are the themes of Animal Farm?
- The themes of Animal Farm include: Political Polarization and Ideology Clash.