Tatty Hennessy’s fresh adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian classic ANIMAL FARM explores loss of identity, the seductive allure of greed, and the corrupting nature of political power.
ANIMAL FARM runs at Stratford East from Friday 7 February – Saturday 8 March 2025.
Who’s in the cast?
In the year Orwell’s political fable marks its 80th anniversary, Amy Leach directs Tianah Hodding (Clover), Shakeel Kimotho (Mollie), Robin Morrissey (Snowball), David Nellist (Benjamin), Tachia Newall (Napoleon), Gabriel Paul (Boxer), Em Prendergast (Milo), Everal A Walsh (Old Major), Farshid Rokey (Minty), Brydie Service (Clara), Tom Simper (Squealer), Kaya Ulasli (Jones) and Joshua-Alexander Williams (Blue).
Creative team
The creative team is completed by Set & Costume Designer: Hayley Grindle; Lighting Designer: Jai Morjaria; Sound Designer: Khalil Madovi; Movement Director: Kane Husbands; Casting Director: Lucy Casson CDG; Fight Director: Kate Waters; Assistant Director: Jordi M. Carter; Deaf Creative/BSL Consultant: Stephen Collins; Audio Description Consultant: Vicky Ackroyd and Esther Irving; Integrated BSL Interpreter: Rachael Merry; Lead BSL Interpreter: Sarah Cox; Production Manager: Mick Cassidy and Company Stage Director: Steve Cressy.
What’s the show about?
When a group of exploited animals rebel against their human farmer-tyrant and take control of the land that they live on, they hope to create a world where they can be equal, happier and free. As power shifts and a new leader emerges, they soon face the age-old question: is the grass truly greener on the other side?
Assisted performances
This ANIMAL FARM features a cast that includes deaf and disabled performers, reflecting the production’s dedication to ensuring disability is an integral and celebrated part of the storytelling and creative process. Creative audio description will be available from press night onwards, offering live, sensory-rich narratives for visually impaired audiences and integrated BSL performances throughout, seamlessly weaving British Sign Language into the storytelling to ensure d/Deaf audiences experience the production as an organic part of the action.
Relaxed Environment – Sat 22 Feb, 2.30pm
BSL Interpreted – Thu 27 Feb, 7.30pm
Captioned – Fri 28 Feb, 7.30pm
Creative Audio Description will be available at all performances from Thu 13 Feb.
Age guidance: 11+
