Adaptation Of 1984

In the theatrical play 1984, Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan hope to create a new adaption of George Orwell’s 1984. Bringing the novel to the stage, both playwriters capture the bleak dystopia which resembles that of our present. This adaption of 1984 was held in Her Majesty’s Theatre, Adelaide, the duration of the play is one hundred action packed minutes and it is being held from the 13th until the 27th of May.

The proscenium stage used to present this adaption of 1984 position the audience to face directly at the stage situated at the front of the auditorium, creating a “window” around the scenery and the performers. This “window” forms a fourth wall, creating a social construct which divides the actors and their world from the audience
The various use of lighting throughout he scenes allowed the directors to change the emotion and focus of the audience. The use of selective ability allowed the directors to control the ability to selectively enable the audience to see what is occurring on the stage, whilst props and actors relocated to the wing. In addition, the use of different tones was also used throughout he performance, with the use of harsh red to employ fear and danger to the audience, while the use of brighter colours enabled the directors to persuade the audience to that of peace and serenity. The multiple techniques of lighting, sound and the recurring theme of numerous foreshadows were placed in scenes to employ fear and suspense, resulting in a bleak and unsettling atmosphere between the audience and the actors. The overall theme of George Orwell’s 1984 is totalitarianism, although not much cameras or telescreens are present within the set, both are represented by the openness of the set and the ever-present windows located at the back of the set. In addition, the furniture and clothing of the actors presented within the set allows the audience to easily detach themselves from their own world and become immersed within 1984’s