Animal Farm by George Orwell
A fresh interpretation of George Orwell's classic story ofrebellion and treachery, first performed by the National Youth Theatre of Great Britain.'Astounding.. bracingly modern... an elemental power... Tatty Hennessy's bold yet elegant adaptation does not just carry Orwell's critique of Stalinist Russia, and the book's eternal message on the corrupting nature of power, but also bears resonances of the here and now... You feel these characters' stories as a human tragedy and the entire show pulsates with an immaculate and brilliant modernity. A must-see'
* Guardian *'Tatty Hennessy's muscular, cogent adaptation... punchy and polished, blunt at times yet also sharp, subtle and intellectually harrowing... demonstrates how strongly Orwell's iconic political allegory can still speak to us today'
* The Times *'Shockingly relevant... essential viewing... it's Animal Farm like you've never seen before... It all unfolds with magnetic, gritty storytelling... brutal and cruel, superbly effective... a complete, cohesive piece that does what theatre should do in times of crisis. It's alluring and alarming, thoroughly entertaining and thought-provoking'
* Broadway World *'Gripping, galvanising… Tatty Hennessy's extraordinary adaptation'
* The Stage (2021) *'Clear-eyed and unfussy... heartrending... this is no charming pastoral folk story... a story that is as relevant as ever'
* WhatsOnStage *'Every generation deserves a defining production of this school-syllabus favourite: one that kindles a rage in new audiences, and reignites it in returning viewers. Surely this is it'
* The Stage (2025) *'Raw, vigorous and profound... Tatty Hennessy does a brilliant job at preserving the heart of the story and keeping the themes and messages true to the original tale whilst still making it feel fresh. Her script is devastating, funny and thought-provoking'
* All That Dazzles *'Vibrant and bold... the dialogue through is inkeeping with Orwell's but has a sprightly modern air... a subtle and lively adaptation with many modern parallels and toxic leadership in times of crisis... brilliant and a welcome addition. In fact, one might say: all adaptations are equal but some are more equal than others'
* Drama & Theatre Magazine *Tatty Hennessy is a writer and theatre director. Her writing for the stage includes Something Awful (VAULT Festival); A Hundred Words for Snow (finalist in the inaugural Heretic Voices competition; Arcola Theatre); a great big woolly mammoth thawing from the ice (Burning Coal); The Sleeping Sword (The Watermill); All That Lives and The Snow Queen.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781839040627 |
| ISBN 10 | 1839040629 |
| Title | Animal Farm |
| Author | George Orwell |
| Series | Nhb Modern Plays |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Nick Hern Books |
| Year published | 2025-02-20 |
| Number of pages | 96 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |