Animal Farm dramatised
George Orwell's Animal Farm has been adapted to suit a South African audience at the Playhouse.
MULTIPLE award-winning writer, designer and director Neil Coppen has adapted and created an all new theatrical version of George Orwell’s timeless classic novel Animal Farm, which will beperformed in the Playhouse Drama from 12 to 16 August.
While the themes, characters and ideas behind Orwell’s text remain unchanged, the production tells the story with a uniquely South African slant to it.
Featuring Momo Matsunyane, Khutjo Bakunzi-Green, Mandisa Nduna, Zesuliwe Hadebe and Mpume Mthombeni, the play is followed by a question and answer session.
Producer Lali Dangazele believes that this work really encourages learners to think critically around the reoccurring patterns of power and corruption within political systems and structures.
Animal Farm plays to schools audiences from Tuesday to Friday, 12 to 15 August at 9am and noon daily. There will be two public performances on Saturday 16 August at 3pm and 7pm.
With only 10 performances of Animal Farm and a high level of interest in the production, bookings will be on a first come first served basis so early booking is advisable.
Tickets for the schools performances are R70 a learner (accompanying educators free). Tickets for the public performances are R80 per adult. To book, call
033 434 884 or 084 556 0668 or email bookings@shakexperience.com
