1984
28 Jun - 22 Jul 2017
Roslyn Packer Theatre
The Play
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Sydney Theatre Company in association with State Theatre Company South Australia and by arrangement with GWB Entertainment and Ambassador Theatre Group presents the Headlong, Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida Theatre production
1984
By George Orwell
A new adaptation created by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan
Orwell’s dystopian future is now
April, 1984. 13:00. Comrade 6079, Winston Smith, thinks a thought, starts a diary and falls in love. But Big Brother is always watching.
Published in 1949, George Orwell’s book helped define the 20th century. Now, 1984 is re-examined in this radical, award-winning international theatrical blockbuster seen by more than a quarter of a million people.
An exploration of surveillance and identity, 1984 presented a vision of the future that looks a lot like our present. Orwell’s fiction has become our reality. Described as “masterfully constructed and chillingly frank” (Limelight Magazine), this stage adaptation is a dynamic, political, technology-enhanced dive into Orwell’s complex vision.
Produced by British theatre innovators Headlong along with Nottingham Playhouse and Almeida Theatre, this production’s success has led to multiple seasons on the West End and numerous international festival appearances. With an Australian cast set for a national tour, this is an arresting production not to be missed.
“A work of extraordinary quality and intensity”
★★★★★ The Independent, UK
Duration 1hr 40mins (no interval)
Content warning This production is recommended for those aged 14 years and above - please get in touch with us if you have any queries. Contains adult themes, simulated violence, extended loud sound effects, theatrical haze, blood, strobe effect lighting and the use of theatrical blackouts.
#STC1984
Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell (Copyright, 1949) by permission of Bill Hamilton as the Literary Executor of the Estate of the Late Sonia Brownell Orwell, in a new adaptation created by Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan.
Pricing information
Single Tickets
Saturday evening A Reserve $110
Saturday evening B Reserve $100
Adult A Reserve $110
Adult B Reserve $100
Seniors cardholder $100
Concession $90
Preview $90
Under 30 $90
Groups (10+ people): Monday — Saturday matinee $100
Restricted View Box Seats Saturday Evening $45*
Restricted View Box Seats Standard $40*
*These seats have an impeded view of the stage and are available for sale by phone only – (02) 9250 1777.
Wednesday matinee
A Reserve $99
B Reserve $89
Seniors cardholder $90
Concession $79
Under 30 $77
Groups (10+ people) $84
Season Ticket prices
Pick 6 or more plays to create your Season Ticket package. More info
Saturday evening A Reserve $84
Adult A Reserve $79
Concession $63
Seniors cardholder $72
Preview $61
Under 30 $61
Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings (packs of 6 or more plays): no fees
Single ticket bookings: $7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter
Dates & Prices
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Dates
Previews 28 Jun 2017
Season 30 Jun – 22 Jul 2017
Performance start times
Preview performance 7.30pm
In-season performances Wed – Sat 7.30pm; Mon & Tue 6.30pm; Wed 1pm; Sat 1.30pm
Schools Day Wed 19 Jul 11.30am
Pricing and ticket information
Single tickets
Saturday evening A Reserve $110
Saturday evening B Reserve $100
Adult A Reserve $110
Adult B Reserve $100
Seniors cardholder $100
Concession $90
Preview $90
Under 30 $90
Groups (10+ people): Monday — Saturday matinee $100
Restricted View Box Seats Saturday Evening $45*
Restricted View Box Seats Standard $40*
*These seats have an impeded view of the stage and are available for sale by phone only – (02) 9250 1777.
Wednesday matinee
A Reserve $99
B Reserve $89
Seniors cardholder $90
Concession $79
Under 30 $77
Groups (10+ people) $84
Season Tickets (packs of 6 - 14 plays)
A Season Ticket saves at least 20% on full price single tickets and you get many other benefits. More info.
Season ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $84
Adult A Reserve $79
Concession $63
Seniors cardholder $72
Preview $61
Under 30 $61
Prices correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.
Concession, seniors and under 30 tickets
Suitable and valid identification must be provided for collection of tickets and at the venue, such as your concession or proof of age card. Alternatively, you may email a copy of your identification to [email protected]. Please quote your booking reference number.
Access requirements
For specific access requirements, please call Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 to book your seats.
Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings (packs of 6 or more plays): no fees
Single ticket bookings: $7.50 online; $8 telephone; $0 Box Office counter
Insight Events
Pre-season Briefing
Mon 26 Jun 6.15pm
Wharf 2 Theatre
FREE
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Audi Night with the Actors
Mon 3 Jul post-show
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Access Performances
Captioned performances
Wed 12 Jul 1pm
Fri 14 Jul 7.30pm
Audio described performance
Sat 15 Jul 1.30pm
Schools Days
Wed 19 Jul 11.30am
Creatives
Directors Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan
Associate Director (Australia) Corey McMahon
Designer Chloe Lamford
Lighting Designer Natasha Chivers
Sound Designer Tom Gibbons
Video Designer Tim Reid
With
Molly Barwick, Paul Blackwell, Tom Conroy, Terence Crawford, Coco Jack Gillies, Ursula Mills, Renato Musolino, Guy O’Grady, Yalin Ozucelik, Fiona Press
Marketing image courtesy of Headlong
Production images Shane Reid, featuring the cast of the Australian production
Trailer courtesy STCSA, featuring the cast of the West End production
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Reviews
Australian reviews of the play...
“Its greatest impact is a visceral one…it might just leave you a little bit shaken” Daily Review
“The production becomes strikingly vivid and reaches out directly to its audience.” Daily Review
“Not to be missed.” The Australian
“Big and bold” The Adelaide Review
UK reviews of the play...
"Ingenious…I urge you to see this stunning show” ★★★★★ The Times, UK
“A work of extraordinary quality and intensity” ★★★★★ The Independent, UK
"Electrifying dramatisation of Orwell’s novel." ★★★★★ The Times, UK
"In adapting and directing 1984…Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan have pulled off something tremendous." ★★★★★ The Guardian, UK
“Never lets the audience off the hook.” ★★★★★The Guardian, UK
"Complex, harrowing and ingenious" ★★★★ The Telegraph, UK
"Fresh, tight, and horrifying." ★★★★★ Time Out London
“Crushingly powerful stuff” ★★★★★ Time Out London
"Masterfully constructed and chillingly frank, this adaptation of Orwell's dystopian masterpiece is a coup." ★★★★★ Limelight Magazine
"[A] skilful, playful filleting of George Orwell’s classic 1949 vision of dystopia." ★★★★ Evening Standard
"This compelling incarnation of Orwell's dystopia makes you gasp." The Age
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