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Northern Ballet: 1984

Winston Smith lives in a world of absolute conformity, his every action is scrutinised by Big Brother. However, when Winston meets Julia he dares to rebel by falling in love. Read more …

Based on George Orwell’s masterpiece and created by Guest Choreographer and former Royal Ballet dancer Jonathan Watkins, Northern Ballet’s 1984 will change the way you think about ballet.

 

With a brand new score from Tony nominated Composer Alex Baranowski played live by Northern Ballet Sinfonia, see this iconic classic reimagined for a modern audience.


The critical consensus

An ambitious, compelling and, ultimately, moving new ballet.

Mark Brown, Scottish Stage, 07/09/2015


Features about Northern Ballet: 1984

Northern Ballet re-works 1984 for the stage

Kelly Apter, The List, 17/02/2016

Northern Ballet's 1984 steps up to George Orwell's classic

Kelly Apter, The Scotsman, 26/03/2016

Where and when?

Festival Theatre, Edinburgh from Thursday March 31, 2016, until Saturday April 2, 2016. More info: http://www.edtheatres.com/festival

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