Details

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)

Cast/Performers

Mark Arends, Tim Dutton, Stephen Fewell, Christopher Patrick Nolan, Matthew Spencer, Gavin Spokes, Mandi Symonds, Hara Yannas

Creatives/Company

Book by: George Orwell
Producer(s): Sonia Friedman Productions, Eleanor Lloyd Productions, Tulchin Bartner Productions, Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse, Almeida Theatre
Adapted by(s): Robert Icke, Duncan Macmillan
Director: Robert Icke
Other: Duncan Macmillan (text)
Design: Chloe Lamford
Costume: Chloe Lamford
Lighting: Natasha Chivers
Sound: Tom Gibbons