Leeds Playhouse’s Animal Farm nominated for an Olivier Award

Leeds Playhouse’s co-production with Stratford East of Animal Farm has been nominated for an Olivier Award in the Best New Production in Affiliate Theatre category.

As George Orwell’s classic novel celebrates its 80th anniversary it’s been adapted by Tatty Hennessy, who explores his core themes of loss of identity, the seductive allure of greed and the corrupting nature of political power.

Designed by Hayley Grindle, this version was built in Leeds by the Playhouse’s skilled Costume and Workshop teams. All performances include live creative audio description performed in-character by a member of the cast as Orwell’s timeless warning to future generations is coming to the Playhouse from March 12th.

“I am beyond excited by this incredible honour,” says Animal Farm Director Amy Leach. “This is a very special production created and performed by an exceptional group of people. Working with this team to craft this bold, challenging and incredibly rewarding play has been the privilege of a lifetime.”  

The creative team is completed by Lighting Designer Jai Morjaria, Sound Designer Khalil Madovi, Movement Director Kane Husbands, Casting Director Lucy Casson CDG, Fight Director Kate Waters, Assistant Director Jordi M. Carter, Deaf Creative/BSL Consultant Stephen Collins, Audio Description Consultants Vicky Ackroyd and Esther Irving, Integrated BSL Interpreter Rachael Merry and Lead BSL Interpreter Sarah Cox.

The team will find out if they’ve won at the annual awards which will take place on Sunday 6th April at the iconic Royal Albert Hall, hosted by singer and West End star Beverley Knight and Broadway and screen legend Billy Porter.

Animal Farm is in the Quarry Theatre, Leeds Playhouse from 12th-29th March. Age 11+ Book online www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk or 0113 213 7700.