1984 at the Playhouse theatre

The international 5 star hit production of Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece 1984 returns to the Playhouse Theatre.

George Orwell’s 1984, published in 1949, is one of the most influential novels in recent history, with its chilling depiction of perpetual war, pervasive government surveillance and incessant public mind-control.  Its ideas have become our ideas and Orwell’s fiction is often said to be our reality.

Following a sell-out international tour, the five-star smash hit production of Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece 1984 is back in London from 14th June 2016.

Now seen by over a quarter of a million people, theatre’s most powerful event returns to London this June for a limited season. Don’t miss out.

1984 will run from 14 June 2016 until 29 October 2016 at the Playhouse Theatre.

STORY

April, 1984. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought and starts a diary.

But Big Brother is always watching, and the door to Room 101 can swing open in the blink of an eye.

The definitive book of the 20th century is re-examined in a radical, award-winning adaptation exploring surveillance, identity and why Orwell’s vision of the future is as relevant now as ever.

CAST

The cast features Rosie Ede (Call the Midwife) as Mrs Parsons, Andrew Gower (Monroe) as Winston, Joshua Higgott (Oresteia, Almeida/West End) as Syme, Richard Katz (Nell Gwynn, Shakespeare’s Globe) as Charrington, Anthony O’Donnell (The Captain of Kopenick, National Theatre) as Parsons, Daniel Rabin (Pericles, Shakespeare’s Globe) as Martin, Catrin Stewart (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Clywd Theatre Cymru) as Julia and Angus Wright (The Cherry Orchard, Young Vic) as O’Brien.

Eve Benioff Salama, Cleopatra Dickens, Amber Fernee and India Fowler will alternate the role of Child.

CREATIVE

George Orwell’s 1984 has been adapted and directed by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan, with set and costume design by Chloe Lamford, lighting design by Natasha Chivers, sound design by Tom Gibbons and video design by Tim Reid.

REVIEWS

★★★★★ ‘A CHILLING, INGENIOUS 101 MINUTES. I URGE YOU TO SEE THIS STUNNING SHOW’ The Times
★★★★★ A WORK OF EXTRAORDINARY QUALITY AND INTENSITY’ The Independent
★★★★★ ‘CRUSHINGLY POWERFUL STUFF’ Time Out
★★★★★ ‘ROBERT ICKE AND DUNCAN MACMILLAN HAVE PULLED OFF SOMETHING TREMENDOUS’ The Observer
★★★★★ ‘REMARKABLE. RENDERED WITH CLINICAL,SPINE-TINGLING FINESSE’The Telegraph

Show Information

Important Notes

Running Time: 1 hour 40 minutes (No Interval) Age Restrictions: Suitable for ages 14+ Important Info: Latecomers will not be admitted. This production contains loud noises and flashing lights.

Venue Information

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1984 extends West End run

Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan's internationally acclaimed production of 1984 has extended its West End run to October 2016. Initially booking to 3 September 2016, the show's run has been extended by eight weeks and will now play until 29 October 2016 at the Playhouse Theatre. George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece ‘1984’, published in 1949, is one of the most influential novels in recent history, with its chilling depiction of perpetual war, pervasive government surveillance and incessant public mind-control. Directed by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan with Daniel Raggett, this sensational adaptation marks the third time it has played in the West End. BOOKING Book tickets to 1984 WATCH THE TRAILER

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Casting announced for 1984

Casting has been announced for Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan’s adaptation of 1984 which returns to the Playhouse Theatre in June. George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece will star an all new cast for its third West End run with Call The Midwife’s Rosie Ede as Mrs Parsons, Andrew Gower (Monroe) as Winston, Joshua Higgott (Oresteia, Almeida/West End) as Syme, Richard Katz (Nell Gwynn, Shakespeare's Globe) as Charrington, Anthony O'Donnell (The Captain of Kopenick, National Theatre) as Parsons, Daniel Rabin (Pericles, Shakespeare's Globe) as Martin, Catrin Stewart (Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Clywd Theatre Cymru) as Julia and Angus Wright (The Cherry Orchard, Young Vic) as O'Brien. Eve Benioff Salama, Cleopatra Dickens, Amber Fernee and India Fowler will alternate the role of Child. 1984 is a Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida Theatre co-production which premiered at the Nottingham Playhouse in 2013. The definitive book of the 20th century is re-examined in a radical, award-winning adaptation exploring surveillance, identity and why Orwell’s vision of the future is as relevant now as ever. 1984 is directed by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan with Daniel Raggett, set and costume is designed by Chloe Lamford, with lighting designed by Natasha Chivers, sound designed by Tom Gibbons and video designed by Tim Reid. 1984 will run from 14 June 2016 until 3 September 2016 at the Playhouse Theatre. BOOKING Book tickets to 1984

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George Orwell’s 1984 returns to the West End

George Orwell’s dystopian masterpiece 1984 returns to the West End. Following an international sell-out tour, Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan's adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 returns to the West End this summer. Since premiering at Nottingham Playhouse in September 2013, the production has now played the Almedia Theatre, two West End runs and a sell-out international tour with over 250,000 people having seen the production. George Orwell’s 1984, published in 1949, is one of the most influential novels in recent history, with its chilling depiction of perpetual war, pervasive government surveillance and incessant public mind-control. The definitive book of the 20th century is re-examined in a radical, award-winning adaptation exploring surveillance, identity and why Orwell’s vision of the future is as relevant now as ever. 1984 will play a limited 12 week run from 14 June 2016 until 3 September 2016 at the Playhouse Theatre. BOOKING Book tickets to 1984

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Full casting announced for 1984

Full casting has been announced for the West End run of 1984 [caption id="attachment_37743" align="alignright" width="300"] 1984[/caption] The West End run of 1984 which is to return to the Playhouse theatre this Summer has announced full casting. Matthew Spencer will play the role of George Orwell’s Winston Smith, Julia will be played by Janine Harouni until 25 July, and then Hara Yannas from 27 July to the end of the run. Simon Coates, Tim Dutton, Stephen Fewell, Christopher Patrick Nolan, Ben Porter, Gavin Spokes and Mandi Symonds complete the cast. All the cast members are returning to the show, having previously appeared in the touring, Almeida or West End productions. Matthew Spencer played Syme in 2014, as well as understudying Winston Smith. All the other cast members are resuming roles they have played before. George Orwell’s 1984, published in 1949, is one of the most influential novels in recent history, with its chilling depiction of perpetual war, pervasive government surveillance and incessant public mind-control.  Its ideas have become our ideas, and Orwell’s fiction is often said to be our reality. The production, which premiered at Nottingham Playhouse in September 2013, has since played to sell-out houses at the Almeida Theatre, in the West End, and across the UK on a national tour. 1984 will play a limited season from 12 June 2015 until 5 September 2015 at the Playhouse theatre. BOOKING Book tickets to 1984

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