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Animal Farm By Bloomshed
 

The Green Room award-winning theatre company Bloomshed stage an epic rework of the famous Orwell fable Animal Farm at Arts Centre Melbourne’s Fairfax Studio.Farmer Jones has lost control. The animals of Manor Farm rise up to seize the means of production, convinced that freedom is finally within reach. But revolution needs leadership, and into the chaos steps Napoleon, a pig with ambition, charm and no hesitation about cracking a few eggs to get results.
 
Orwell’s classic allegory is unleashed with a sharp Australian political twist – a story for an era of climate crisis, corporate greed, relentless media spin and a revolving door of leadership. Equal parts biting satire and high-energy spectacle, the production fuses big ideas with dance breaks, physical comedy and unapologetic theatrical chaos.Critically acclaimed, this adaptation from Green Room Award-winning independent theatre company Bloomshed is essential theatre for anyone hungry for intelligent, entertaining and unflinching political storytelling.

Performance dates & times:

Wednesday 12 Aug6:30 PM*
Thursday 13 Aug6:30 PM*
Friday 14 Aug7:00 PM**
Saturday 15 Aug2:00 PM***, 7:00 PM
Thursday 20 Aug6:30 PM*
Friday 21 Aug7:00 PM
Saturday 22 Aug7:00 PM
*Wed 12 Aug, Thu 13 Aug and Thu 20 Aug 6:30pm performances are a mixed public and education audience. Seating will be General Admission so schools can remain seated together.**AUSLAN Interpreted.***Relaxed performance.Running Time
65 minutes (no interval)

 

Event details

Venue: Arts Centre Melbourne 100 St Kilda Rd Melbourne VIC 3004
Bookings: https://www.artscentremelbourne.com.au/whats-on/2026/theatre/animal-farm
Start Date: Saturday 22 August 2026

 

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