“All animals are equal. But some animals are more equal than others.“
Something is going on at Manor Farm. The animals have overthrown Farmer Jones and, with the pigs as their leaders, have created a new state for themselves called Animal Farm.
Vowing to eliminate the terrible inequities in the system, the pigs write a set of commandments as a guide for animal life. However, cunning propaganda hides their true agenda, as the ideals of the revolution are gradually subverted.
Animal Farm, George Orwell’s most celebrated novel, is a timely reminder that absolute power corrupts and that totalitarian regimes inevitably betray the trust of ordinary citizens.
Combining physical theatre, live and original music, and innovative design, Wild Rice’s 20th-anniversary production of Animal Farm is more than just a tale of barnyard betrayal. Vital, sexy and wickedly funny, it invigorates a world classic with humour, integrity and clarity – proving that Orwell’s dark fairy tale is as relevant today as it was 80 years ago.
Cast:
Erwin Shah Ismail
Matt Grey
Tia Andrea Guttensohn
Dwayne Lau
Audrey Luo
Johnny Ng
Vester Ng
Suhaili Safari
Musician: Riduan Zalani
Creative Team
Director / Set Designer / Movement Director: Ivan Heng
Author: George Orwell
Adaptor: Ian Woolridge
Assistant Director: Thomas Lim
Lighting Designer: James Tan
Sound Designer: Riduan Zalani
Costume Designer: Lai Chan
Hair Designer: Ashley Lim
Make-Up Designer: Bobbie Ng
Additional Music: Julian Wong
Production Team
Producer: Koh Bee Bee
Head, Production: Melissa Teoh
Technical Manager: David Sagaya
Production Coordinators: Charlinda Pereira, Victoria Anna Wong
Stage Manager: Juraidah Rahman
Assistant Stage Manager: Chong Wee Nee
Props Master: Joyce Gan
Physiotherapist: Jasmine Xie
Stage Assistants: Joy Lee, Gwendolyn Tey
Technicians: Ahmad Hafriz Bin Berkath, Muhammad Azhar Bin Azman
Hair Assistant: Michelle Wai
Make-Up Assistant: Amber Zhang
Wardrobe Manager: Theresa Chan
Dresser: Nur Fatin Nabilah Mohd Rafie
Lighting Operator: Amethyst Beh
Fly Operator: Jayant Daniel Singh
Stage Crew: Danial Zulqarnain Putra Bin Hashim, Nur Aliff Bin Osman
(Source: Wild Rice Website)