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1984

Blind Summit and BAC presented a new adaptation of George Orwell's classic dystopian novel.

Adapted for stage by Blind Summit Theatre.

 

“Fiendishly clever... brilliantly inventive and true to Orwell’s vision”
**** Lyn Gardner, The Guardian

"Superb acting..."
**** Dominic Cavendish, The Daily Telegraph

"Seriously ingenious... the talent, political commitment and energy on display here gives you hope for our own future... energetic and engaging physical theatre."
**** Critics' Choice Time Out

 

PRESS

The Guardian Review - 4**** - click here
Telegraph Review – 4**** - click here
Time Out - Critics' Choice - 4**** - click here
MusicOMH Review – 4**** - click here
Times Review - click here
The Stage Review - click here
Arts Grants Finder Review - click here
The Public Reviews – click here

The Guardian Profile - click here
Whats On Stage Interview - click here
Spoonfed Interview - click here

Amnesty International Media Partners

 

DATES

Theatre Royal, Northampton - 17,18,19,20,21 Nov 2009
The Point, Eastleigh - 24,25 Nov 2009
The Corn Exchange, Newbury - 27 Nov 2009
BAC, London - 2 Dec 2009 - 9 Jan 2010

 

EDUCATION

1984 Education Resource Pack - click here

 

OTHER LINKS

Video Trailer - click here
YouTube scratch scenes - click here
Rehearsal blog - click here
Video blog - click here

 

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CAST

Charrington - Henry Maynard
Julia
- Julia Innocenti
Katherine - Alice Barclay
O'Brien - Gergo Danka
Parsons - Josie Daxter
Syme - Robin Beer
Smith - Simon Scardifield

 

CREATIVE TEAM

Adaptation - Blind Summit Theatre
Director
- Mark Down
Designer - Nick Barnes
Lighting Designer - Chahine Yavroyan
Sound Design & Original Score - Chris Branch
Costume Designer - Dulcie Best

 

PRODUCTION AND TECHNICAL TEAM

Production Manager- Matt Noddings
Deputy Stage Manager
- Jo Strickland
Technical Manager - James Molyneux
Assistant Director - Fiona Clift
Design Assistant - Lucia Rosenwald
Puppet Makers - Janet Caddick, Jorunn Hustoft, Henry Maynard, Louella Fernandez-Lempiainen

 
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