Araluen Arts Centre: 
1984 by George Orwell
Shake & Stir Theatre Co and Araluen Arts Centre present 1984 by George Orwell adapted by Shake & Stir.
Big Brother is back.
Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic – from the multi-award winning creative minds at Shake & Stir (Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Animal Farm and Dracula).
It was a bright cold day, and the clocks were striking thirteen...
Winston Smith, an editor at the Ministry of Truth, sits quietly. A quick swig of gin; a glance of quiet optimism toward the telescreen. Winston opens his diary, puts pen to paper, and in doing so, commits the essential crime that contains all others in itself. A radical and unprecedented act of rebellion.
Discovered, entrapped, and incarcerated in the Ministry of Love, Winston, in defending his burning desire for personal freedom, prepares for the fight of his life. Can the oppressive forces of The Party, led by BIG BROTHER, obliterate the indomitable human spirit?
And what exactly awaits within Room 101?
“Shake & Stir Theatre Co cement themselves as masters of adaption with 1984”
Australian Stage
“This Is one of the most carefully integrated productions I’ve experienced. The Emotional circumstances conjured by Orwell in print are superbly realised on stage.”
The Border Mail
“Shake & Stir’s exciting production of 1984 is a must-see”
Greenroom
“This is a powerful production”
Stage Whispers
Gallery
Adaptors: Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij
Director Michael Futcher
Creative Producer: Ross Balbuziente
Designer: Josh McIntosh
Lighting Designer: Jason Glenwright
Sound Designer: Guy Webster
Video Designer: Craig Wilkinson
Hero Image: Joel Devereux
Production Photography: Photo by Dylan Evans
All photography credits:
Photo: Joel Devereux
1984-Show-9660: Michael Whalley & David Whitney
1984-Show-9368: Michael Whalley
1984-Show-8932: Michael Whalley & Chloe Bayliss
1984-Show-9547: Michael Whalley & Chloe Bayliss
1984-Show-8625: Abhilash Kaimal & Michael Whalley
1984-Show-8535: Abhilash Kaimal, Steven Rooke, Michael Whalley, Chloe Bayliss & David Whitney
1984-Show-8324: Abhilash Kaimal, Michael Whalley, Chloe Bayliss, David Whitney & Steven Rooke
1984-Show-0029: Michael Whalley & Steven Rooke
“This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Creative Australia, its principal arts investment and advisory body. “
Dates
Times
7.30pm - 9pm
Duration
100 minutes
Interval
No interval
Prices
Adult
$55
Concession
$50
Student
$45
Group of 10+
$49
Araluen Member
$49
Genre
Location
Extra information
Online ticketing is available up until one hour prior to the performance.
For ticket purchases after this time, please visit the Araluen Box Office or call us on (08) 8951 1122.
Accessibility
Rating
Recommended for audiences 14+
Warnings
This production contains: mature themes, simulated violence, strobe lighting and loud sound effects/music.
Booking Fee
For this event, a one-off service fee of $2.50 per transaction applies on all purchases online. All ticket prices include GST.
