"Wharfingers has given me a firm base from which to develop my work as an aspiring actress."

Wharfingers’ 2006 production was a unique and thought-provoking drama based on George Orwell’s novel, ‘1984’. It’s deep… it’s dark… and it’s different.

Why ‘1984’? Well, the idea came from the young people themselves and was subsequently developed and scripted by the company’s two artistic directors. The exciting and highly original approach to this classic work was inspired by Wharfingers’ latest drama workshop, led by London based actor and practitioner, Ceri Ashcroft.

Using aspects of physical theatre, the young players depict a world in which freedom of speech, and even thought, are a thing of the past. “Big Brother” is watching everyone and ‘The Party’ rules society with a rod of iron, but what happens when Winston and Julia decide to join the fabled ‘Brotherhood’ in an attempt to throw off the shackles of the totalitarian society? ‘1984’ explores the concepts of love, hate, loyalty, betrayal – in short, what it means to be human.

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Two one act plays, Friday 27th and Saturday 28th June 2008.