ORWELL: The Road to 1984

Thursday 6th May

7.30pm

£18.50* all seats

 

 

Through Orwell’s words, experience the stories that led to his greatest work.

 

The play tells the compelling story of one of the greatest writers of the 20th century and the extraordinary personal experiences that inspired his famous novels Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four.

 

These classic tales which warn of the dangers of totalitarianism - erosion of free speech, abuse of power, increasing control of all aspects of our lives - resonate now more than ever.

 

But where did his vision of the future come from?

 

In this powerful and moving play, Stratford takes you on a fascinating journey through the extraordinary experiences that shaped the work of this legendary writer.

 

In this age of misinformation, political extremism and digital surveillance, Orwell: The Road to 1984 is a play for our time.

 

 

"This is exceptional theatre...a fascinating insight into the experiences that shaped Orwell’s writing and reminds us why his warnings about power, injustice and totalitarianism continue to resonate. This production deserves to travel far and wide. Don’t miss it!" ★★★★★

LondonTheatre1

 

"A valuable introduction to the scope and brilliance of Orwell’s writing...well written, well designed, and subtly and beautifully acted" ★★★★

London Pub Theatres

 

"A powerful and affecting story performed with nuance and humour by a consummate storyteller" (HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)

FringeReview

 

"Stratford brings this most important literary figure to life eloquently and entertainingly in this very fine production" ★★★★

Rialto Arts

 

"An entertaining and thought-provoking piece of theatre" ★★★★

Theatre & Tonic

 

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/Wu0pOddnqQ0

 

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We’re committed to making your visit comfortable. Access seating, companion tickets, and access concessions are available to customers who hold a valid Nimbus Access Card. If you do not already have a card, you can apply directly via the Nimbus Access Card application form: https://app.accesscard.online/apply/access-card/form/. Please contact the Box Office to register your card with your account. Advance booking is essential for wheelchair spaces. Please note that, due to fire safety regulations, we can accommodate a maximum of two wheelchair users per performance, so we strongly recommend booking as early as possible.