1984: (stage version)

by George Orwell, Nick Hern (Adapted by)

Overview

Winston Smith is in prison, found guilty of Thoughtcrimes against Big Brother. As part of his reconstruction, he must re-enact key moments from his past life, with the help of other thought criminals, so that everyone can learn from his mistakes. Including his biggest mistake of all: falling in love with Julia.

George Orwell's classic dystopia 1984 is a still-resonant vision of the tolls of living under totalitarianism. Constructed almost entirely from dialogue taken from the original novel, this bold and powerful dramatization restores the blazing heart of Orwell's work: a doomed love story, with the lovers at its center.

This pre-eminently stageable version, adapted with an eye on economy by Nick Hern for a cast of five or more, is ideal for any school, youth group or amateur company looking to bring Orwell's chilling vision to life on stage.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781839040481
Publisher:	Theatre Communications Group
Publication date:	09/20/2022
Pages:	128
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.75(h) x (d)

About the Author

Nick Hern is the founder and publisher of Nick Hern Books. His adaptations for the stage include a version of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four.