Animal Farm is perhaps the 20th Century's most important work of political satire. Translated into over 100 languages, it's studied on academic syllabi all over the globe. Guy Masterson's unique SOLO theatrical interpretation - created in 1995, succeeded in bringing the book to vivid life making it accessible to all ages in a dramatic physical performance storytelling that won world-wide acclaim. Using nothing but a wooden box (or sometimes a bale of hay), some amazingly creative sound effects and effective lighting, the story is told with clarity, power and truth. Masterson tells the story through the characters, switching from animal to animal, each having a different voice and characterisation. The audience thus follows the narrative. The simplicity and magic of Orwell's fairytale and his allegorical message of betrayed idealism is conveyed with blinding relevance proving the work to be as important today as it was 60 years ago. Guy premiered at The Traverse Theatre in Edinburgh in 1995 and subsequently played at the prestigious Assembly Rooms at Edinburgh Festivals 95 & 96 2004 & 2011. He gave a single performances in Adelaide in 2009, selling out the Royalty Theatre. "Utterly Brilliant! Delights with its physical grace and artistry." The Scotsman

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