Animal Farm (2026)

by George Orwell

Adapted by Peter Hall

Lyrics by Adrian Mitchell

Music by Richard Peaslee

Main house

21–31 January 2026

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Production team

Director – Mark Crossley

Cast

Napoleon – David Bennett
Snowball – Henry Clarke
Narrator – Colm Forde
Old Major/Benjamin – Elaine Freeborn
Squealer – Laura Hayward-Smith
Mr Jones/Mr Wymper – Blake Hutchings
Narrator – Taylor Kopp
Clover – Rosie McGuire
Sheep/Cat/Moses/Pigeon – Casey-Ann Milton
A Bull/Mr Pilkington/Boxer – Mark Roberts
Narrator – Natalie Sexton-Rupp
Minimus/Mollie – Sage Woore

Behind the scenes

Movement director – Dan Walsh
Assistant director – Tracy Cross

Notes

Hens, Pigs, Farmers and other animals played by members of the company.

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