Winston Smith is in prison, found guilty of Thoughtcrimes against Big Brother. As part of his reconstruction, he must re-enact key moments from his past life, with the help of other thought criminals, so that everyone can learn from his mistakes. Including his biggest mistake of all: falling in love with Julia. George Orwell's classic dystopia 1984 is a still-resonant vision of the tolls of living under totalitarianism. Constructed almost entirely from dialogue taken from the original novel, this bold and powerful dramatisation restores the blazing heart of Orwell's work: a doomed love story, with the lovers at its centre.

TAODS are excited to announce our cast for our upcoming February play...George Orwell's dystopian drama, 1984. To be directed by Richard Holley 22nd to 25th February 2023. Tickets are on sale now via www.todhip.org. The Play Committee wishes to extend a very warm welcome to returning actors and two brand new cast members.

Winston - Craig Baillie

Winston 2 - Nick Birchill

Julia - Rosie Nikolich

O’Brien - Michael Crowley

Parsons - Bill Joyce

Charrington - Emma Stafford