George Orwell

Exclusive: 19 Songs by Jonathan Larson That You Probably Don't Know Yet
by Jennifer Ashley Tepper - Feb 18, 2025

Previews are now underway for The Jonathan Larson Project and fans who have checked out the new musical already have intel on the more than 20 undiscovered songs, as audiences are treated to a brief breakdown as they leave the Orpheum Theatre. BroadwayWorld is excited to share an exclusive, in-depth version of the story behind each song, courtesy of the show's conceiver, Jennifer Ashley Tepper.

Review: ANIMAL FARM, Stratford East
by Cindy Marcolina - Feb 14, 2025

Amy Leach directs Tatty Hennessy’s adaptation of Orwell’s shockingly relevant novella, exploring greed and corruption in a sophisticated production that integrates British Sign Language. It’s essential viewing in the current political climate.

Review: ANIMAL FARM, Rose Theatre
by Josh Maughan - Feb 5, 2025

Classics like Animal Farm are tough to stage, partly because they’re produced so often. To make a lasting impact, a production needs to bring something truly exciting and relevant to the table. Unfortunately, this production never fully justifies why this adaptation, and why now?

Review: DR DOLITTLE KILLS A MAN (AND READS EXTRACTS FROM HIS NEW BOOK), Soho Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Feb 3, 2025

Written by and starring Aidan Pittman, Dr Dolittle Kills A Man (And Reads Extracts From His New Book) is set at an event where Dr Dolittle is, as one might guess, reading extracts from his new book, Dr John Dolittle: The Time of My Life. As the audience takes their seats, a number of slides appear on the screen with rules for the show. The show then starts with an introductory video that gives audiences an idea of what is to come in the next hour - jokes, references and visual gags that flash by at the speed of light.

Photos: UK Tour of ANIMAL FARM In Rehearsal
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 16, 2025

Stratford East, Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse has released first look rehearsal photos for the upcoming tour of ANIMAL FARM.

Jon Hamm, Ana De La Reguera, and John Slattery Star In Audible's THE BIG FIX: A JACK BERGIN MYSTERY
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 8, 2025

The cinematic audio drama, The Big Lie, with a new installment titled The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery. The new season debuts exclusively from Audible on Thursday, April 24.

Jon Hamm, Ana De La Reguera, & More Return for New Installment of Audible's THE BIG LIE
by Josh Sharpe - Jan 7, 2025

Audible Inc. and Fresh Produce Media have announced the return of the cinematic audio drama, The Big Lie, with a new installment titled The Big Fix: A Jack Bergin Mystery. This eight-part series brings Jon Hamm back as Jack Bergin, a former FBI agent turned private investigator.

Critics' Choice: Franco Milazzo's Top 30 Immersive Shows of 2024
by Franco Milazzo - Dec 31, 2024

In 2024, the immersive genre in London and beyond grew and grew and grew, with the independent sector overshadowing the biggest names.

Review: NAPOLEON: UN PETIT PANTOMIME, Jermyn Street Theatre
by Kat Mokrynski - Nov 28, 2024

Written and directed by John Savournin and David Eaton, Napoleon: Un Petit Pantomime is a holiday show that promises “historic hilarity” as we follow Napoleon on his quest to defeat the English, particularly the Duke of Wellington. This is the second time Charles Court Opera has collaborated with Jermyn Street Theatre to create a pantomime, the first being Odyssey: A Heroic Pantomime last year.

Matt-Felix Unveils Neo-Nostalgic Debut EP 'Kingdom of You & Me'
by Josh Sharpe - Nov 27, 2024

Rising London-based artist Matt-Felix has unveiled his debut EP, Kingdom Of You & Me, culminating with the release of its title track. Listen to the EP now!

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Reveal New Shows For 2025
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

Liverpool Everyman and Playhouse Theatres have announcd new productions for 2025, the first season by new Creative Director Nathan Powell. Learn more about the lineup here!

Interview: Joselu López regresa al Teatro de la Zarzuela para revivir LA DEL MANOJO DE ROSAS
by Lorena Pastor Romero - Nov 7, 2024

Joselu López se prepara para el inminente estreno de LA DEL MANOJO DE ROSAS en el Teatro de la Zarzuela, un regreso que para él representa la oportunidad de cerrar el círculo en un espacio que considera su hogar.

Spotlight: 1984 at Theatre Charlotte
by BWW Special Offer - Nov 4, 2024

Theatre Charlotte will soon present 1984, adapted by Robert Owens, Wilton E. Hall Jr. and William A. Miles Jr., from the novel by George Orwell. Find out all about the production here.

Review: 1984 al TEATRO QUIRINO VITTORIO GASSMAN
by Ettore Farrattini - Oct 23, 2024

Al Teatro Quirino di Roma ha debuttato una nuova versione teatrale di 1984, il celeberrimo romanzo di George Orwell, originariamente pubblicato nel 1949 e presentato in un meticoloso adattamento curato da Robert Icke e Duncan Macmillion.

Review: IMMERSIVE 1984, Hackney Town Hall
by Franco Milazzo - Oct 18, 2024

Watching this reboot of Immersive 1984, a thought comes to mind: if, as we’re constantly being informed, we’re all living in the post-privacy, post-truth and post-politics world foretold in 1984, aren't we already inside an immersive version of George Orwell’s seminal book?

John Hollenbeck's New Band George To Perform At New England Conservatory This Month
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 12, 2024

Percussionist John Hollenbeck's ensemble GEORGE will perform at New England Conservatory on October 22, 2024.

REBELI�"N EN LA RED llega al Teatro Fígaro
by Jose German Martinez Paneque - Oct 9, 2024

El próximo 29 de octubre llega al Teatro Fígaro de Madrid el espectáculo REBELIÓN EN LA RED de la compañía LaJoven, una particular versión de Rebelión en la Granja de George Orwell que ya pudo verse en el El Real Junior.

Further Cast, Creative Team, and Dates Set For Cate Blanchett-Led THE SEAGULL at The Barbican Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Oct 4, 2024

Further casting has been announced for Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier's new version of Chekhov's masterpiece The Seagull. Learn more about the show here!

Review: 1984, Theatre Royal Bath
by Cheryl Markosky - Sep 26, 2024

What did our critic think of 1984 at Theatre Royal Bath?

1984 Comes to Theatre Royal Brighton Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Sep 24, 2024

Seventy-five years on from the publication of George Orwell’s groundbreaking novel 1984, Theatre Royal Bath Productions’ new stage version by Ryan Craig and directed by Lindsay Posner, which will play Theatre Royal Brighton from Tue 29 October – Sat 2 November 2024, as part of a U.K tour.