A new stage adaptation of George Orwell's dystopian novel, following Winston and Julia as they rebel against an all-powerful Party in a world of surveillance and fear.
1984 opens at The Royal Lyceum on 27 October, running through to 7 November. It's a new stage adaptation of George Orwell's final novel, written by Chris Hannan and directed by Dominic Hill. The production is a co-production between the Lyceum, the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, and Dundee Rep, so it's a Scottish collaboration on a story that's hard to ignore.
If you know the book, you know the territory: Winston and Julia fall in love and rebel against an all-powerful Party in a world of surveillance, fear, and the manipulation of truth. The play follows their battle to remain human against the odds, set against Orwell's post-truth world of 'alternative facts'—a phrase that feels as relevant now as the book did when it first came out. It's a heavy story, and the reviews reflect that: The Scotsman called it 'bold, brutal and sometimes beautiful', The Herald described it as 'searing', Broadway World called it 'groundbreaking', The Reviews Hub Scotland went with 'visceral', and Snack Mag called it 'a theatrical tour de force'.
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It's a long one, running around 2 hours 50 minutes including the interval, so you'll want to clear a full evening for it. It's recommended for ages 14 and over, which is worth keeping in mind if you're thinking of bringing anyone younger. Tickets range from £16.95 to £46.95 per person, and you can find the Lyceum at 30B Grindlay Street, EH3 9AX.
