Meet the cast of 1984

One of the defining novels of the 20th century, 1984 imagines a society built on fear, surveillance and the manipulation of truth. At its heart is the story of Winston Smith and Julia, whose dangerous love affair becomes an act of rebellion in a world determined to crush hope.  This bold new adaptation brings one of the world’s most influential novels to the stage in a powerful production that explores truth, power and resistance.

We can’t wait to share it with audiences in Glasgow and across Scotland this autumn.

We are proud to introduce the cast:

• Jack Tarlton (Winston) – is well known for his screen roles in Outlander, Traces, The Imitation Game and Doctor Who, as well as stage work with some of the UK’s leading theatres, including the National Theatre.
• Jessica Hardwick (Julia) – whose recent theatre credits include Gush (Traverse Theatre), Two Sisters (The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh), The Comedy of Errors (Citizens Theatre) and Crime and Punishment, also created by Chris Hannan and Dominic Hill.
• Irene MacDougall (Jason) – a longstanding member of the Dundee Rep Ensemble whose acclaimed career has included performances in Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Death of a Salesman, The Glass Menagerie and August: Osage County. She is also a founding member of Stellar Quines and has worked extensively in television and radio.
• Irene Allan (Mrs Syme/Mrs Ogilvy/Mother/Nurse Rankine) – whose screen work includes Bite Size Halloween and Not Safe for Work.
• Neshla Caplan (De Souza/Thought Policewoman/PE Instructor) – known for television roles in Rebus, Scot Squad and Amazon Prime’s The Rig
• Robert Jack (Syme/Dr Dick) – who returns to the Citizens Theatre following his appearance in the landmark reopening production Small Acts of Love and most recently, The Long Drop
• Peter Collins (Parsons/Charrington) – an established stage performer across Scottish theatre who recently appeared in a hit children’s show, Snowy
• Zrey Sholapurkar (Comrade Ogilvy/Thought Policeman/Sean/Nurse)– a versatile performer working across stage and screen who recently starred in Bryn Holding’s Lark Rise to Candleford.