Orwell also shows how those in power can use propaganda, lies and rumoursto distort the truth. Animal Farm's clever depictions of ideas in politics reflect many of the issues we are facing today.

That's right, George Orwell created this book with the intent to show people how the masses can be manipulated through propaganda. A seriously heavy topic that wouldn't be so easily digestible if ...

Marking the 80th anniversary of Animal Farm, a Leeds Playhouse production of the dystopian classic has been nominated for one of the most prestigious awards in British theatre. Many of the themes ...

Mr Jones is forced to abandon his farm by his mistreated animals and the opportunities for a new life and afresh start where all animals are equal seems like an exciting new dawn. But gradually the ...

While George Orwell’s Animal Farm has long been recognised as a tale of power, corruption, and betrayal, this adaptation appears to draw sharp inspiration from the current political climate.