A Citizens Theatre, Dundee Rep Theatre and The Royal Lyceum Theatre Edinburgh Co-Production
1984
A new adaptation by Chris Hannan
29 Aug – 26 Sep 2026
Event details
Big Brother is watching you.
The Thought Police monitor every word you say.
Children spy on their parents and the Party has abolished the truth.
In this totally controlled world, Winston and Julia begin a love affair which catapults them into rebellion against the Party.
The nightmare of a totalitarian society built on terror and lies is brought to vivid life in this powerful new adaptation of Orwell’s final novel, which dramatises Winston and Julia’s epic battle to be human against all odds.
In 2026, George Orwell’s terrifying post-truth world of ‘alternative facts’ is more relevant than ever before.
Theatre Pass and Supporters priority booking
Wednesday 25 February
Public on sale
Wednesday 4 March
Citizens Theatre - Main Theatre
29 Aug – 26 Sep 2026
Approx 2 hours 30 minutes
£14 - £43.50
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees
Discounts
Individual and Joint Theatre Passes apply.
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply.
Age recommendation
12+
Event details
Big Brother is watching you.
The Thought Police monitor every word you say.
Children spy on their parents and the Party has abolished the truth.
In this totally controlled world, Winston and Julia begin a love affair which catapults them into rebellion against the Party.
The nightmare of a totalitarian society built on terror and lies is brought to vivid life in this powerful new adaptation of Orwell’s final novel, which dramatises Winston and Julia’s epic battle to be human against all odds.
In 2026, George Orwell’s terrifying post-truth world of ‘alternative facts’ is more relevant than ever before.
Theatre Pass and Supporters priority booking
Wednesday 25 February
Public on sale
Wednesday 4 March
Citizens Theatre - Main Theatre
29 Aug – 26 Sep 2026
Approx 2 hours 30 minutes
£14 - £43.50
Fees
Booking fee: £1.50 per transaction
Find out more about our fees
Discounts
Individual and Joint Theatre Passes apply.
Access, Gorbals, Under 30s and Low Income passes apply.
Age recommendation
12+
Creative Team
Director
Dominic Hill
Cast
Coming soon
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Schools
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