The animals of Manor Farm drive out the farmer and run the farm themselves. A revolution. And then what? Then freedom. Every animal will be free.

Old Major, the prize boar, calls the animals of Manor Farm together. He has had a strange dream of a better future.

George Orwell’s world-famous fable tells the story of a revolution and its aftermath. Re-imagined by an award-winning creative team, Animal Farm is a dynamic, daring and contemporary take on a timeless story.

Animal Farm is directed by Robert Icke, whose version of 1984 (co-adapted and directed with Duncan Macmillan) was a smash-hit in the West End and on Broadway. This brand new production features puppetry by Toby Olié (whose credits include War Horse, Running Wild and Goodnight Mister Tom) and is designed by four-time Olivier award-winner Bunny Christie.

Recommended for 11+

  • ★★★★★ “Superb. It will grip adults and children alike. ”

  • ★★★★ “Powerful theatre, oinkingly recommended. ”

  • ★★★★★ “Animal Farm is one of the must-see plays for 2022.”

  • ★★★★★ “A piece of theatrical magic.”

  • “And this is why the arts should be cherished. This play is a must watch.”

The cast of Animal Farm

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Tour Dates 2022

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    Cast

      VOICES

      GARRY COOPER
      ROBERT GLENISTER
      KEVIN HARVEY
      JOSHUA HIGGOTT
      HEATHER LONG
      AMAKA OKAFOR
      DAVID RINTOUL
      MATTHEW SPENCER
      JULIET STEVENSON
      HARA YANNAS

    Creatives

      PUPPET MAKERS

      ALISON ALEXANDER
      BEEZ BARRY
      DULCIE BEST
      LOTTE BROCKBANK
      AMBER DONOVAN
      ANNA GARSIDE
      RICHARD HACKNEY
      JUDITH HOPE
      MATT HUTCHINSON
      ISOBEL IRWIN
      MAIA KIRKMAN-RICHARDS
      JO LAKIN
      DEBBIE LOWNDES
      SEB MAYER
      OBIAS SAUNDERS
      JOE SUMNER

      PRODUCTION TEAM

      IGOR: Production Manager
      SADES ROBINSON: Costume Supervisor
      SALLY HUGHES: Company Stage Manager
      MONICA TRABUCCHI: Deputy Stage Manager
      ROSIE WILLIAMS: ASM / Puppet Technician
      ANNA BOOTH: ASM / Book Cover
      JOHNNY EDWARDS: Sound No.1 / Associate
      RAFFAELLA PANCUCCI: Sound No.2 / Assistant
      RACHAEL PIPER: Wardrobe Assistant