Capable Child

"All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others!" However, some things are first class - and that includes Birmingham Rep's brand new, reimagined version of Animal Farm. Last night my family had the pleasure of watching the show and it was a real triumph. We were already admirers of George Orwell's original novel and this clever stage production is true to the original book, with tweaks to make it work as a play. This is so important to book lovers, many of whom were clearly in the audience and joining in with different refrains. This play works on many levels. You can enjoy the puppetry and special effects, or consider which present day politicians the animals may represent (I'm fairly sure Tony Blair took a cameo role as a porkine overlord) as well as the deeper political plot line that is still relevant around the world today. That is why this is a great play to take your teenage children too. Just like the book, this play with really get them think