Animal Farm is a personal throwback of mine, as I was fascinated with the dystopian novels I studied in A-level English Literature, I have no idea how it could be adapted to the stage, I was especially excited to see how it takes form, I loved observing the inner workings of Amy Leach putting the final few tweaks on Animal Farm, and seeing Kate Waters, and Kate Husbands give advice in the final rehearsals for their sections involving the fights and movements. It was wonderful to also work alongside Creative BSL Consultant Stephen Collins and how he coached the actors for the visual physicality needed in each role. Overall it was an incredible reminder of how theatre can come alive and can be passionate at every stage of its making, especially with such a poignant and politically important play.

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Cast and Creatives:

Napoleon: Tachia Newall

Snowball: Robin Morrissey

Old Major: Everal A Walsh

Minty: Farshid Rokey

Mollie: Shakeel Kimotho

Benjamin: David Nellist

Milo: Em Prendergast

Clara: Brydie Service

Squealer: Tom Simper

Jones: Kaya Ulasli

Blue: Joshua-Alexander Williams

Boxer: Gabriel Paul

Clover: Tianah Hodding

Writer: George Orwell

Adaptor :Tatty Hennessy

Director :Amy Leach

Set & Costume Designer: Hayley Grindle

Lighting Designer: Jai Morjaria

Sound Design & Composition: 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 Consultant: Vicky Ackroyd

Audio Description Consultant: Esther Irving

Lead BSL Interpreter: Sarah Cox

Associate Lighting Designer: Sam Osborne