Animal Farm

The Play of George Orwell’s Animal Farm adapted by Peter Hall. A dynamic, funny and thought provoking piece of theatre. Lois‘ vision is of a gritty, political production with an awareness of contemporary relevance but also very entertaining. It is not a tale for children.

 

This much-acclaimed dramatization of George Orwell's classic, allegorical novel was first seen at the National Theatre in 1984. The play starts with a schoolboy sitting down to read the novel by a toy farmyard. As he reads, the farmyard comes to life around him, enacting the animals' rebellion. The dialogue is complemented by Mitchell's witty lyrics and Peaslee's music, jaunty at first, but increasingly threatening and dissonant.

Show dates: 04/07/2012 - 07/07/2012

Cast

Member NameRole
Richard Wright Old Major
Richard Wright Mr Pilkington
Ken Edmonds Snowball
Frank Edgeller Boxer
Nick Barlow Napoleon
Frank Bonetti Benjamin
Emma James Squealer
Carol Phillimore Clover
Catriona Eagle Muriel
Lucy Payne Mollie
Ken Edmonds Mr Whymper
Catriona Eagle Moses
Lucy Payne Hen
Lucy Payne Dog
Len Sweales Mr Jones
Len Sweales Bull
Claire Hak Cat
Claire Hak Young Pig
Claire Hak Sheep
James Sutton Stable Lad
James Sutton Dog
James Sutton Young Pig
Jeanne Clogg Hen
Jeanne Clogg Sheep
Jeanne Clogg Cow
Doreen Grant Sheep
Doreen Grant Hen
Mary Hayter Sheep
Mary Hayter Cow
Maria E Olteanu-Furze Cow
Matt Townsend Boy
Elliot Lever Minimus
Elliot Lever Young Pig
Layla Carter Hen
Layla Carter Young Pig

Crew

Member NameRole
Jo Scammell Prompt
Pete Ross Lighting
Pat Watkins Properties
Charlie Watkins Properties
Sarah Briton Puppeteer
Graham Brown Lighting
Pete Ross Sound
James Furze Stage Hand
James Furze Puppeteer
Richard Wynn-Jones Lighting

Production Team

Member NameRole
Richard Wright Producer
Lois Harbinson Director
Catherine Tucker Stage Manager

Publicity

Member NameRole
Sarah Kendall Programme
Sarah Kendall
Ken Edmonds

Set

Member NameRole
Catherine Tucker Design
Mike Scammell Construction
Benny Williams Construction
Tony Hathway Construction
Roger Reeson Construction
Angelo Giannetti Construction
Charlie Watkins Construction
Niels Hak Construction
Catherine Tucker Construction
Vicky Orman Painting
Sarah Briton Painting
Chris Briton Painting
Louise Sansam Painting
Mary Hayter Painting
Peter Carroll Painting
Elaine Watson Painting
Catherine Tucker Painting

Wardrobe

Member NameRole
Helen Makin Make Up
Louise Sansam Costumes
Sarah Briton Costumes