Stratford East, Leeds Playhouse and Nottingham Playhouse today announce the full cast and creative team for ANIMAL FARM. Tatty Hennessy’s fresh adaptation of George Orwell’s dystopian classic explores loss of identity, the seductive allure of greed, and the corrupting nature of political power. 

In the year Orwell’s political fable marks its 80th anniversary, Amy Leach directs Tianah Hodding (Clover), Shakeel Kimotho (Mollie), Robin Morrissey (Snowball), David Nellist (Benjamin), Tachia Newall (Napoleon), Gabriel Paul (Boxer), Em Prendergast (Milo), Farshid Rokey (Minty), Brydie Service (Clara), Tom Simper (Squealer), Kaya Ulasli as Jones, Everal A Walsh (Old Major) and Joshua-Alexander Williams (Blue). 

ANIMAL FARM runs at Stratford East from Friday 7 February – Saturday 8 March 2025 (Press Night: Thursday 13 February, 7pm), before commencing on a UK tour to Leeds Playhouse from Wednesday 12 – Saturday 29 March 2025, and Nottingham Playhouse from Wednesday 2 – Saturday 12 April 2025.  
 
This ANIMAL FARM has creative audio description available from press night onwards and integrated BSL performances throughout. The cast includes deaf and disabled performers, reflecting the production’s dedication to ensuring disability is an integral and celebrated part of the storytelling and creative process. 

The creative team is completed by Set & Costume Designer: Hayley Grindle; Lighting Designer: Jai Morjaria; Sound Designer: Khalil Madovi; Movement Director: Kane Husbands; Casting Director: Lucy Casson; Fight Director: Kate Waters; and Production Manager: Mick Cassidy. 

When a group of exploited animals rebel against their human farmer-tyrant and take control of the land that they live on, they hope to create a world where they can be equal, happier and free. As power shifts and a new leader emerges, they soon face the age-old question: is the grass truly greener on the other side?   

Presented by Stratford East and Leeds Playhouse in association with Nottingham Playhouse. 

Tickets now on sale here.