“All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.”

When a group of exploited animals rebel against their human farmer-tyrant and take control of the land that they live on, they hope to create a world where they can be equal, happier and free. As power shifts and a new leader emerges, they soon face the age-old question: is the grass truly greener on the other side?

In the year George Orwell’s political fable marks its 80th anniversary, Director Amy Leach and Designer Hayley Grindle introduce a fresh interpretation to the stage that explores the erosion of ideals and the seductive allure of greed. Adapted by Tatty Hennessy, this chilling and thought-provoking story of treachery and rebellion provides a timely reminder of the perils of unchecked power.

Reviews

“updates Orwell’s classic with astounding results”
5 rating
The Guardian
“Every moment is weighty with meaning”
5 rating
The Stage

Trailer

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Meet the Cast & Creatives

Teaser Trailer

Rehearsal Photos

Cast

Tachia Newall
Napoleon Tachia Newall
Robin Morrissey
Snowball Robin Morrissey
Everal A Walsh
Old Major Everal A Walsh
Farshid Rokey
Minty Farshid Rokey
Shakeel Kimotho
Mollie Shakeel Kimotho
David Nellist
Benjamin David Nellist
Em Prendergast
Milo Em Prendergast
Brydie Service
Clara Brydie Service
Tom Simper
Squealer Tom Simper
Kaya Ulasli
Jones Kaya Ulasli
Joshua-Alexander Williams
Blue Joshua-Alexander Williams
Gabriel Paul
Boxer Gabriel Paul
Tianah Hodding
Clover Tianah Hodding

Creatives

Writer George Orwell
Adapted by Tatty Hennessy
Director Amy Leach
Set & Costume Designer Hayley Grindle
Lighting Designer Jai Morjaria
Associate Lighting Designer Sam Osborne
Sound Designer & Composition Khalil Madovi
Movement Director Kane Husbands
Casting Director Lucy Casson CDG
Fight Director Kate Waters
Assistant Director Jordi M. Carter
Deaf Creative/BSL Consultant Stephen Collins
Audio Description Consultant Vicky Ackroyd
Lead BSL Interpreter Sarah Cox
Integrated BSL Interpreter Rachael Merry
Audio Description Consultant Esther Irving

Access

All performances of Animal Farm had integrated Audio Description.

We provided British Sign Language Interpretation and Captioning for this production. There was also a Chilled Performance.

Everyone is welcome to attend accessible performances, customers experience the full show including the accessible services.

Find out more about Access at Nottingham Playhouse.

Introductory Notes