1984
From: Wednesday, 2nd December 2009
To: Saturday, 9 January 2010
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Synopsis
Hidden away in the Record Department of the sprawling Ministry of Truth, Winston Smith skillfully rewrites the past to suit the needs of the Party. Yet he inwardly rebels against the harsh totalitarian world he lives in which demands absolute obedience and controls him through the all-seeing telescreens and the watchful eye of Big Brother, symbolic head of the Party.
Our Review:
9 December 2009
With multi-media now being a regular, if not expected, facet of the theatrical scene it is refreshing to see a company who are taking it back to basics. Puppet aficionados Blind Summit Theatre do just that with their low-tech version of George Orwell’s seminal 1984. Their consummate ‘here’s one I made earlier’ style makes for a vibrant evening that will open this text to an audience whose only knowledge of Big Brother is via Channel 4. But ultimately their image of this dystopia is too safe; if Orwell’s vision of the future was a boot stamping on a human face, Blind Summit choose to see it as a teenager’s trainer, tapping gently.
With nothing but ‘honest props’, titled scenes and a sardonically vocal chorus, Orwell’s tale of love, betrayal and the pointless fight for freedom is unveiled by seven comrades in an upfront comedic production that Brecht would have applauded roundly.
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Creative
George Orwell (Book)
BAC (Producer)
Blind Summit Theatre (Company)
Mark Down (Director)
Nick Barnes (Design)
Chahine Yavroyan (Lighting)
Dulcie Best (Costume)
Chris Branch (Sound)
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