Adaptors Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij
Director Michael Futcher
Creative Producer Ross Balbuziente
Designer Josh McIntosh
Lighting Designer Jason Glenwright
Sound Designer Guy Webster
Video Designer Craig Wilkinson
Big Brother is back.
Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic – from the multi award winning creative minds at Shake and Stir (Frankenstein, Jane Eyre, Animal Farm and Dracula).
It was a bright cold day, and the clocks were striking thirteen…
Winston Smith, an editor at the Ministry of Truth, sits quietly. A quick swig of gin; a glance of quiet optimism toward the telescreen. Winston opens his diary, puts pen to paper, and in doing so, commits the essential crime that contains all others in itself. A radical and unprecedented act of rebellion.
Discovered, entrapped, and incarcerated in the Ministry of Love, Winston, in defending his burning desire for personal freedom, prepares for the fight of his life. Can the oppressive forces of The Party, led by BIG BROTHER, obliterate the indomitable human spirit?
And what exactly awaits within Room 101?
“Shake & Stir cement themselves as masters of adaptation with 1984.” – Australian Stage
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Original cast photography by Dylan Evans
Original cast photography by Dylan Evans
Original cast photography by Dylan Evans
Original cast photography by Dylan Evans
Original cast photography by Dylan Evans
Original cast photography by Dylan Evans
Original cast photography by Dylan Evans
Original cast photography by Dylan Evans
Aussietheatre
"A production that will Shake and Stir you to the core, 1984 should be mandatory viewing for all humans."
Stage Whispers
"This production is superb and I can’t recommend it highly enough."
Canberra Critics Circle
"This powerful stage adaptation by Nelle Lee and Nick Skubij is remarkable."
Cast & Credits
EDUCATION BOOKINGS & RESOURCES
EDUCATION PERFORMANCE DATES
Wednesday 23 July 2025 at 11am + Q&A
Thursday 24 July 2025 at 11am + Q&A
Friday 25 July 2025 at 7:30pm
EDUCATION TICKETS & PRICING
$36.50 ea (Standard Price)
1 teacher free for every 20 students booked.
Secondary School Student Ticket: Available exclusively for high school students, during evening and weekend performances. A valid student ID must be presented upon scanning to gain entry. Please note that any accompanying teacher or parent attending must purchase a standard ticket.
SUITABLE FOR YEARS 9 – 12 (Stages 5 – 6)
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In English
Wheelchair accessible
Companion Card accepted
Assistive Hearing system available (FM)
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