- Age guidelines 11+
Animal Farm, George Orwell‘s allegorical tale about the cult of personality, power and dystopian dictatorship returns to theatres on a major new UK tour in 2026.
This acclaimed new adaptation is by award-winning director Robert Icke (Oedipus, Manhunt).
A biting political thriller, Animal Farm tells the story of the uprising of animals at Manor Farm against Farmer Jones, in the hope of creating a society where animals can be equal, free and happy.
Animal Farm is brought to life on stage by an award-winning creative team including director Robert Icke (1984, Oresteia, Mary Stuart, The Doctor), set and costume designer Bunny Christie (Company, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) and puppet designer Toby Olié (The Grinning Man, War Horse).
A timely and prescient adaptation, Animal Farm tickets are not to be missed.
Animal Farm is touring the UK and London in 2026.
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.
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Adapted and directed by Robert Icke with design by Bunny Christie and puppetry by Toby Olié.
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★★★★★ “Superb. It will grip adults and children alike” - Sunday Times
★★★★ “Powerful theatre, oinkingly recommended” - Mail on Sunday
★★★★★ “Animal Farm is one of the must-see plays" - Reviews Hub
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