1984 – NoName Theatre

In the midst of Winston’s rare moment of peace, as granted by Big Brother, he is haunted by the echoes of his now-past suffering and pain. As he awaits his monthly allotment of drink, memories of torture and mental conditioning flood his mind, but amidst the turmoil, a distant yet persistent memory emerges – a woman, always present in the shadows of his recollections.

Though her face and name elude him, Winston is determined to unravel the mystery of her existence. Was she real, or merely a figment of his imagination? Could she hold the key to his identity and freedom, the missing piece of his fractured mind?

As Winston delves deeper into the recesses of his consciousness, he begins to hold on to the possibility that some part of his mind may remain untouched by the relentless efforts to erase his past. The woman, undefined yet ever-present, becomes a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of pervasive oppression.

In this thought-provoking adaptation of George Orwell‘s 1984, director, playwright, and acting coach H. Sven Fernandez invites us to confront the inhumanity of modern surveillance societies through the eyes of those who fall prey to its dehumanizing grip. Through Winston’s struggle to reclaim his lost memories, we are reminded of the danger of becoming complacent in the face of oppression and accepting it in any form, amount or capacity.

Adapted & directed by H. Sven Fernandez

CAST
Winston – Nicola Bagalá
Julia – Ernesta Nesta
O’Brien – Payam Salarvand
Syme / Elder 1 – Lotta Haikala
Officer A / Elder 2 – Ilona Jalkanen
Hobo – Victor Stigzelius
Coach / Seductress / Officer B / Mrs Parsons – Anastasia K.
Elder 3 / Parsons – Hakan Kandemir

CREATIVE TEAM
Assistant Director – Jasper Kotiranta
Tech – Veeti Jaakkola
Stage Manager – Evelin Hürlimann
Props Manager – Merlin Sauer / Nicola Bagalá
Media Specialist – David Martin
FoH – Kimia Izadi

AGE LIMIT: 14+ (depictions of violence and torture)
OTHER WARNINGS: loud noises and flashing lights