Sat 9 November 2024 - Sun 10 November 2024 at The Sydenham Centre Show(s) at On the hour: 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pmShow lasts approximately 45 minutes, suitable for adults and older children.
Tickets: Standard price £15; Pay a little more £20; Pay a little less £10
in association with KIRKDALE BOOKSHOP, presented:
About the Show
BIG BROTHER IS WATCHING YOU!
Explore the world of Airstrip One. You will be surveilled at all times by Big Brother’s telescreens, and the Thought Police will ensure you obediently follow instructions.
Winston Smith suspects his work rewriting history at the Ministry of Truth is a futile task. When he falls in love with the mysterious Julia from the Anti-Sex League, things soon take a very dark turn. But what is the secret of Room 101 and can he ever learn to love Big Brother?
Marking the 40th anniversary of this most infamous date, Spontaneous Productions invites you to experience its most innovative event yet: an immersive adaptation of Orwell’s nightmarish depiction of the future.
On the hour from 4pm-8pm on Sat 9/Sun 10 November 2024, 30 people at a time will be permitted entry to our walk-through installation, with interactive scenes from the book staged around multiple spaces Upstairs at the Sydenham Centre.
With a classic 1980s soundtrack, this highly entertaining—if sometimes disturbing—production is not suitable for young children. Please note that parents are advised to bring older children at their own discretion.
Performances last approx 45 mins. The show involves standing/walking for more than half of the show running time, but we can provide chairs for those who need them.
The Credits
- An immersive adaptation of George Orwell’s masterful dystopian satire
- Produced and directed by Jonathan Kaufman
- Assistant director and stage manager Ramiah Smith
- Assistant stage-manager Annika Francis
- Graphic design Jan Warren
- Photography Mark Drinkwater
- Script consultant Jane Walker
- Costume designer Jackie Poulett
- Live music performed by Jojo Rosales
- Contributing writers: Darren Bird, Dan Harwood, Jonathan Kaufman, Michael-James Thorne and Jane Walker
- Video effects and set construction by Joe Kaufman of Red Kite Films
- Bar provided by Ignition Brewery
The Cast
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- KATE BARRY
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- WILLIAM HASTINGS
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- ANGUS HEPBURN
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- JODYANNE RICHARDSON
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- JOJO ROSALES
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- PAUL-D STEPHENSON
KATE BARRY as Julia
WILLIAM HASTINGS as Syme
ANGUS HEPBURN as Mr Charrington
JODYANNE RICHARDSON as Mrs Parsons/O’Brien
JOJO ROSALES as The Troubadour
PAUL-D STEPHENSON as Winston Smith
+ Special guest appearance by HJALMAR NORDÉN as Big Brother
The Thought Police played by members of volunteer stewarding team
The Audience Reviews
Audience comments from previous immersive theatre shows:
- “Loved this immersive experience…chilling.”
- “Amazing production. Keep up the good work!”
- “The best of your shows so far…brilliant acting and directing as always.”
- “We love your productions. Sydenham is very lucky to have you on its doorstep!”
- “Great design and use of music. We’ll definitely be back!”
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