Big Brother is back.

Strap in for an electrifying take on the George Orwell classic – from the multi-award-winning creative minds at Shake & 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

PRODUCTION NAME
1984 by George Orwell
TITLE CREDITS
Shake & Stir Theatre Co and Glen Street Theatre present
1984 By George Orwell
Adapted by Shake & Stir

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SEASON DETAILS
VENUE:                                                                Glen Street Theatre
DATES:                                                                 Thu 15 May - Sat 17 May 2025
PRICES:                                                                Member: $70, All Tickets: $80, Opening Night: $85,
                                                                             Under 30s: $30 (ID Required)
BOOKINGS:                                                         1984 by George Orwell | Glen Street Theatre
RUNNING TIME:                                                 100 minutes (no interval)
AGE GROUP:                                                        Recommended for audiences 14+
CONTENT WARNING:                                         This production contains: mature themes, simulated
                                                                              violence, strobe lighting and loud sound effects/music.
GENRE:                                                                 Theatre / Drama

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ABOUT SHAKE & STIR THEATRE CO
Established in 2006, Shake & Stir is one of the country’s leading touring theatre companies and producers of live entertainment.
Shake & Stir tours regularly throughout every State and Territory of Australia with a passion for delivering exceptional live theatre experiences to audiences in both metro and regional areas - on mainstages and in schools.
The company’s work has been seen in over 150 venues across ANZ. Mainstage productions include: Frankenstein, Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, 2:22 A Ghost Story, GRIMM, Jane Eyre, A Christmas Carol, Dracula, Wuthering Heights, 1984, Animal Farm, Fourthcoming, Fourteen and the Australian premiere tour of Green Day’s musical American Idiot.
The Company frequently collaborates with Roald Dahl Story Company and has produced smash hit, original stage adaptations of titles including: James and the Giant Peach, The Twits, Fantastic Mr Fox, George’s Marvellous Medicine, Revolting Rhymes and Dirty Beasts.

CAST, CREW & CREATIVES
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
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SOCIAL LINKS
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www.facebook.com/shakeandstir 
www.youtube.com/shakeandstirtheatre 
Instagram & TikTok: @shakeandstir 
Please use: #1984au #shaketouring 
Please tag: @shakeandstir