Animal Farm
In an uprising on a farm, a group of animals overthrow their farmer’s tyrannical reign. Little by little, their new society begins to mirror human civilisation, and their original principles of equality are cast aside.
Alexander Raskatov’s (b. 1953) compelling music delves deep into the shadows of human nature. Animal Farm was first performed in Amsterdam in the spring of 2023, quickly earning acclaim from audiences and critics alike.
George Orwell’s (1903–1950) Animal Farm, written in 1945, is a poignant allegory for the evolution of the Russian Revolution into Stalin’s brutal regime. Tragically, Orwell’s critique still resonates in today’s world.
Animal Farm is a co-production and co-commission of Dutch National Opera, Wiener Staatsoper, Teatro Massimo Palermo and Finnish National Opera.
Creative team
MUSIC Alexander Raskatov
LIBRETTO AFTER A NOVEL BY GEORGE ORWELL Alexander Raskatov, Ian Burton
CONDUCTOR Bassem Akiki
DRAMATURGY Luc Joosten
DIRECTOR Damiano Michieletto
REVIVAL DIRECTION Meisje Barbara Hummel
SET DESIGN Paolo Fantin
COSTUME DESIGN Klaus Bruns
LIGHTING DESIGN Alessandro Carletti
LIGHTING IMPLEMENTATION Ludovico Gobbi
CHOREOGRAPHY Thomas Wilhelm
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Please note that the work contains graphic imagery, and harsh language.
