1984 – by Robert Icke and Duncan MacMillan based on the novel by George Orwell, directed by Brooke Lipman.
Robert Icke and Duncan Macmillan’s stage adaptation of George Orwell’s 1984 transforms the classic dystopian novel into a gripping theatrical experience that explores surveillance, truth, and psychological control. Framed as a group of historians in the future attempting to reconstruct the past, the play follows Winston Smith as he begins to question the totalitarian regime of Big Brother. Through his forbidden relationship with Julia and his secret acts of rebellion, Winston searches for truth and personal freedom in a world where language, memory, and reality are constantly manipulated by the Party.
The production is known for its intense staging, multimedia elements, and unsettling atmosphere, which mirror the novel’s themes of paranoia and state power. As Winston is drawn deeper into resistance, the audience witnesses the terrifying reach of the regime and the devastating consequences of dissent. Icke and Macmillan’s adaptation emphasizes the fragility of truth and the dangers of authoritarian control, making Orwell’s warning feel urgent and relevant to contemporary audiences.
Performing at Theater Remise in Bern on:
- Friday, Nov 20 – Sunday, Nov 22, 2026
- Thursday, Nov 26 – Sunday, Nov 29, 2026
- Thursday, Dec 3 – Saturday, Dec 5, 2026
Cast
| Winston | Severin Troesch |
| Julia | Anina Hug |
| O’Brien | Claire Edwards |
| Parsons | Kieran Kläy |
| Mrs Parsons | Anja Beven Eberle |
| Charrington | Anna Goetz |
| Syme/Martin | Saul Gomez |
Crew
| Director | Brooke Lipman |
| Production Manager | |
| Stage Manager | |
| Set Design | |
| Set Building and Set Dressing | |
| Props | Myriam Schleiss |
| Light Design | Neil Kelly |
| Lights and Sound | |
| Costumes | Myriam Schleiss |
| Hair and Make-up | |
| Poster and Program | Tamar Richner |
| Ticket Sales | Tamar Richner |
| Social Media | Brooke Lipman |
Upstage 
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