Tag: George Orwell
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NEWS: George Orwell’s Animal Farm to be Transformed into a Musical
It has been announced that the iconic novel will be made into a new stage musical. Adam Spiegel has confirmed that George Orwell’s well known story is to be made into a new stage show. Currently in development, the new musical is set to have a series of workshops next year, before heading to the […]
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New Cast Announced for New West End Run of 1984
The cast for the third West End run of Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan’s new adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 has been confirmed today. Rehearsals have begun for the third West End run of the production, taking place at the Playhouse Theatre from the 14th June until the 3rd September 2016. Those taking part in the […]
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PREVIEW: Down & Out in Paris and London @New Diorama
Following a successful run at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last year, the New Diorama has announced that it will be presenting the London premiere of Down & Out in Paris and London. This modern satire is based on George Orwell’s memoir and is the first UK adaptation of his semi-autobiography for 35 years. In 1927, […]
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Cast Announced for the West End Run of 1984
The full cast for the highly anticipated return of 1984 to the West End has been announced today. Matthew Spencer will be playing the role of George Orwell’s Winston Smith in the adaptation created by Robert Icke and Duncan MacMillan. Meanwhile, Julia will be played by Janine Harouni until the 25th July, with Hara Yannas […]
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Hit Production of George Orwell’s 1984 to Return to London
The adaptation created by Robert Icke and Duncan MacMillan will be coming to the Playhouse Theatre in London for a twelve week run before embarking on a brand new UK tour it has been announced. The Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida Theatre production enjoyed a successful run at the Playhouse Theatre in 2014 and will […]