See George Orwell’s Animal Farm at QPAC
‘All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others’ is perhaps the most famous (and revealing) line from George Orwell’s literary piece, Animal Farm. The allegorical novel is renowned for being one of the world’s most admired political critiques and is now about to return to QPAC’s stage in a theatrical version.
Animal Farm was presented as a play for Brisbane locals back in 2011 and was so successful it will again return in 2013 for a five-month national tour. The performance stays true to George Orwell’s original work and delves into the novel’s illustration of the ugliness of greed and power in society. Animal Farm follows the story of a group of pigs who have assumed control of Manor Farm. They enact their own rules and principles of Animalism for a ‘better life’, but soon society turns to chaos as greed for power overshadows the original dream of freedom.
QPAC’s version of Animal Farm is directed by Michael Futcher and is brought to reality with the assistance of shake & stir theatre co. The play stars a cast of well-known Queensland actors, including Ross Balbuziente, Tim Dashwood, Nelle Lee, Bryan Probets and Nick Skubij. Animal Farm will be performed at QPAC from May 15–28.
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