Synopsis

It begins with a revolution. A group of downtrodden animals overthrows their owner, seeking to build a utopian society founded on fairness and equality. However, cracks soon appear when Napoleon, a power-hungry and manipulative porker, rises to leadership, using propaganda and violence to consolidate control. The animals quickly find themselves at the mercy of totalitarian tyranny, shackled by the very principles that were meant to set them free.

Based on George Orwell’s political satire Animal Farm, this theatrical adaptation by The Finger Players employs stunning puppetry to illustrate themes of brutality, conflict, and oppression. Written and directed by award-winning theatre veteran Oliver Chong, Animal Farm is a play of discordant harmony, adopting a darker, wittier, and more visceral treatment than the novel’s allegorical approach.

There will be a post-show talk with the artists after the 16 & 17 May, Friday and Saturday, 8pm performances.

Playwright, Director and Set Designer
Oliver Chong

Puppet Designer and Lead Puppet Maker
Loo An Ni

Costume Designer
Max Tan

Lighting Designer
Gabriel Chan

Projection & Video Designer and Operator
Tan Wei Ting

Sound Designer, Music Composer and Music Direction
Stan

System Sound Designer
Soap

Performers and Puppeteers
Angelina Chandra
Darren Guo
Jo Kwek
Rachel Nip
Ric Liu
Tan Rui Shan
Vanessa Toh
Yazid Jalil

Production Manager
Clarisse Ng

Technical Manager
Ian Lee

Stage Manager
Keira Lee

Assistant Stage Managers
Marilyn Ang
Ng Zu You

Sound Engineer and Operator
Vick Low

Puppet Makers
Beverly Liang
Daniel Sim
Geralyn Toh
Leeyau Shi Min
Marilyn Ang
Michael Lee

Crew
Daniel Sim
Mikail Noraini
Li Yunxi Kethy

Key Visual Designer
Sim Xin Feng

Key Visual Illustrator
Goh Cher See

Special Thanks
Allen Liang
Eve Tan
Intercultural Theatre Institute
Semicolon