Animal Farm Reimagined for Modern Australia

A Classic Reimagined

Green Room Award-winning independent theatre company Bloomshed breathes new life into George Orwell's Animal Farm, transforming the literary classic into a distinctly Australian political satire.

Set against a backdrop of climate crisis, corporate greed, relentless media manipulation and revolving-door leadership, this acclaimed adaptation proves Orwell's warnings remain as relevant today as ever.

The Revolution Begins

Farmer Jones has lost control, and the animals of Manor Farm seize their chance to take charge of their own future.

Believing freedom is finally within reach, they launch a revolution built on equality and hope. But every revolution needs a leader, and the ambitious pig Napoleon quickly rises to power, determined to shape the new order in his own image.

As inspiring ideals give way to propaganda, power and corruption, the dream of a fair society slowly begins to unravel.

Satire with Bite

Blending biting political satire with physical comedy, energetic choreography and theatrical spectacle, Animal Farm delivers an entertaining and thought-provoking experience that is as funny as it is unsettling.

Bloomshed's inventive production combines humour, movement and visual storytelling to create a fresh interpretation that resonates with contemporary audiences while remaining faithful to the spirit of Orwell's masterpiece.

Whether you're discovering Animal Farm for the first time or revisiting a literary classic, this bold adaptation offers intelligent, engaging theatre that asks timely questions about power, leadership and the price of revolution.

Wed 12 Aug
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Thu 13 Aug
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Fri 14 Aug
7pm - 8pm
Sat 15 Aug
2pm - 3pm
7pm - 8pm
Thu 20 Aug
6.30pm - 7.30pm
Fri 21 Aug
7pm - 8pm
Sat 22 Aug
7pm - 8pm

Location
Arts Centre Melbourne
Fairfax Studio
100 St Kilda Rd
Southbank 3006