It begins with a revolution. A group of downtrodden animals overthrows their owner, seeking to build a utopian society founded on fairness and equality. However, cracks soon appear when Napoleon, a power-hungry and manipulative porker, rises to leadership, using propaganda and violence to consolidate control. The animals quickly find themselves at the mercy of totalitarian tyranny, shackled by the very principles that were meant to set them free.
Based on George Orwell’s political satire Animal Farm, this theatrical adaptation by The Finger Players employs stunning puppetry to illustrate themes of brutality, conflict, and oppression. Written and directed by award-winning theatre veteran Oliver Chong, Animal Farm is a play of discordant harmony, adopting a darker, wittier, and more visceral treatment than the novel’s allegorical approach.
Playwright, Director and Set Designer: Oliver Chong
Puppet Designer and Lead Puppet Maker: Loo An Ni
Costume Designer: Max Tan
Lighting Designer: Gabriel Chan
Projection & Video Designer and Operator: Tan Wei Ting
Sound Designer, Music Composer and Music Direction: Stan
System Sound Designer: Soap
Performers and Puppeteers:
Angelina Chandra
Darren Guo
Jo Kwek
Rachel Nip
Ric Liu
Tan Rui Shan
Vanessa Toh
Yazid Jalil
Production Manager: Clarisse Ng
Technical Manager: Ian Lee
Stage Manager: Keira Lee
Assistant Stage Managers: Marilyn Ang, Ng Zu You
Sound Engineer and Operator: Vick Low
Puppet Makers:
Beverly Liang
Daniel Sim
Geralyn Toh
Leeyau Shi Min
Marilyn Ang
Michael Lee
Crew: Daniel Sim, Mikail Noraini, Li Yunxi Kethy
Key Visual Designer: Sim Xin Feng
Key Visual Illustrator: Goh Cher See
Special Thanks: Allen Liang, Eve Tan, Intercultural Theatre Institute and Semicolon
(Source: The Finger Players website)