IMMERSIVE 1984 extends into December at Hackney Town Hall

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Due to popular demand, Pure Expression have announced that 1984 at Hackney Town Hall will extend its run until 17 December.

The immersive theatrical version of George Orwell’s 1984, created by Adam Taub, is directed by Jem Wall and Richard Hahlo, the co-artistic directors of Hydrocracker, and stars Jude Akuwudike as O’Brien, Kit Reeve as Julia, and Declan Rodgers as Winston.

It is the age of total surveillance.

Everything you say or do is scrutinised and recorded. Even your innermost thoughts are probed. You cannot be too careful.

In an era when we are tracked, monitored, and influenced, Orwell’s dystopian vision has never been closer to reality.

In the magnificent setting of Hackney Town Hall (Grade II Listed, RIBA Award Winner 2018) experience the intensity of George Orwell’s gripping story.

Welcome to the Ministry of Truth.

Creator of Pure Expression Adam Taub said: "The audience reaction has been brilliant so far and to give more people the opportunity to see this outstanding cast and creative team bring to life the world of 1984 in this stunning Art Deco building is a huge pleasure for us."

The book, celebrating its 74th year in publication, is the first live theatre production in Hackney Town Hall, and has been adapted by Adam Taub whose production company Pure Expression specialises in creating immersive shows in unique non-theatrical buildings like libraries, museums and civic spaces in the UK and USA.

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