Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skillfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the harsh totalitarian world he lives in which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party. This new major production explores the world inside Winston Smith's head, as well as the world without, and catches the euphoria and bliss buried deep underneath the cold face of Big Brother. Headlong's version explores why Orwell's gaze is as applicable to the here and now as it ever was. Age 14+. Running time: 1hr 40mins (no interval)| 8 Feb 14 to 29 Mar 14 | Almeida Theatre West End, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 12 Nov 13 to 16 Nov 13 | Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse) Leeds, West Yorkshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 5 Nov 13 to 9 Nov 13 | Sherman Theatre Cardiff, Glamorgan Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 29 Oct 13 to 2 Nov 13 | Liverpool Playhouse Liverpool, Merseyside Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 22 Oct 13 to 26 Oct 13 | Richmond Theatre Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 15 Oct 13 to 19 Oct 13 | Warwick Arts Centre Coventry, West Midlands Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 8 Oct 13 to 12 Oct 13 | Playhouse Salisbury, Wiltshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 1 Oct 13 to 5 Oct 13 | Oxford Playhouse Oxford, Oxfordshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 13 Sep 13 to 28 Sep 13 | Playhouse Nottingham, Nottinghamshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
