y separately published work icon Animal Farm single work   drama   fantasy  
Adaptation of Animal Farm George Orwell , 1945 single work novella
Issue Details: First known date: 2011... 2011 Animal Farm
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'In August 2011, Animal Farm, one of the most controversial and studied political commentaries arrives in Brisbane in a brand new physical theatre production. Playing at the Cremorne Theatre for a strictly limited season, George Orwell's simple yet intensely powerful fairy tale illustrates how greed and absolute power corrupts absolutely and, with devastating consequences, can change the course of history.

Revolution has taken place at Manor Farm. The pigs have assumed control and under the principles of 'Animalism' a better life free from human service is promised to all. Guided by a simple set of rules and an unrelenting respect for authority, it is not long until the rules that promised freedom become the chains that bind the animals once again. Directed by Michael Futcher and brought to life by shake & stir theatre co and a cast of Queensland's most dynamic actors, Animal Farm promises to be one of the most shocking, exciting, relevant and wickedly funny theatre events of 2011.' (Source: http://www.shakeandstir.com.au/animalfarm.html)

Production Details

  • First performed in 2011.

    Director: Michael Futcher.

    Designer: Josh McIntosh.

    Lighting Designer: Jason Glenwright.

    Sound Designer/Composer: Guy Webster.

    Cast: Ross Balbuziente, Tim Dashwood, Nelle Lee, Bryan Probets, and Nick Skubij.


    Also performed at the Cremorne Theatre, QPAC, Brisbane 15-25 May 2013.

Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of

First known date: 2011
    • South Brisbane, South Brisbane - East Brisbane area, Brisbane - South & South West, Brisbane, Queensland,: Playlab , 2012 .
      Extent: 71p.
      ISBN: 9781921390142

Works about this Work

Animal Magnetism 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 20 May 2013; (p. 26)

— Review of Animal Farm Nick Skubij , 2011 single work drama
Animal Magnetism 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The Courier-Mail , 20 May 2013; (p. 26)

— Review of Animal Farm Nick Skubij , 2011 single work drama
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