The immersive theatrical version of George Orwell’s 1984 created by Adam Taub is running at the Hackney Town Hall until 26 November. Jem Wall and Richard Hahlo, the co-artistic directors of Hydrocracker direct Jude Akuwudike (O’Brien), Kit Reeve (Julia) and Declan Rodgers (Winston).
The book, celebrating its 74th year in publication, is the first live theatre production in Hackney Town Hall, and has been adapted by Adam Taub whose production company Pure Expression specialises in creating immersive shows in unique non-theatrical buildings like libraries, museums and civic spaces in the UK and USA.
It is the age of total surveillance.
Everything you say or do is scrutinised and recorded. Even your innermost thoughts are probed. You cannot be too careful.
In an era when we are tracked, monitored, and influenced, Orwell’s dystopian vision has never been closer to reality.
In the magnificent setting of Hackney Town Hall (Grade II Listed, RIBA Award Winner 2018) experience the intensity of George Orwell’s gripping story.
Welcome to the Ministry of Truth.
Running Time: 75 Minutes
Age: Advised 16+. Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
