Animal Farm at Blackpool's Grand Theatre called off on Tuesday evening because of cast illness

Tuesday evening’s performance of Animal Farm at Blackpool’s Grand Theatre has been called off because of cast illness.
By Tony Durkin
Published 19th Apr 2022, 17:25 BST
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All other shows this week, through to Saturday, including matinees onWednesday and Saturday, are currently due to go ahead, said a spokesman for the Grand.

The show, coming to Blackpool as part of a national tour, is described as a “cleverly creative production” of George Orwell’s Animal Farm, “bringing the famous farmyard fiercely to life”, with puppetry from Toby Olié, whose credits include War Horse, Running Wild and Goodnight Mister Tom.

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Toby joins a talented team of renowned theatre professionals who have expertly re-imagined Orwell’s world-famous fable of a revolution and its aftermath to breathe exciting new life into Napoleon, Snowball, Boxer and all the animals of Manor Farm.

This production has been adapted and directed by the multi award-winning Robert Icke with set design from four-time Olivier Award-winner Bunny Christie.

More information from 01253-290190 or at www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk

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