Information for Animal Farm at Darlington Hippodrome (formerly Civic Theatre), Darlington (Play). Orwell's tale of oppression, revolution and betrayal set amongst the animals in a farm. One of the most important books of the 20th Century. Mr Jones is forced to abandon his farm by his mistreated animals and the opportunities for a new life and afresh start where all animals are equal seems like an exciting new dawn. But gradually the promises crumble to reveal a regime of propaganda and force as some animals emerge more equal than others. Orwell's barnyard classic is brought to vivid life with the use of only a bale of hay, bowler hat, a whip, amazing animal sound effects and an extraordinarily bravura physical performance!

Approximate runtime 1 hour 40 minutes (including any interval).