The UK’s first ever live start-to-finish reading of George Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four on Tuesday 6th June 2017, 9am until 10pm at Senate House, London WC1E 7HU. Actors, writers, politicians, journalists, academics and members of the public will read the book over the course of a single day, two days before the UK General…Read more 1984 Live : Tuesday 6th June 2017
Teaching Orwell: George Orwell Studies Conference 2017
A Message from Professor Tim Crook Teaching Orwell Conference Friday 2nd June 2017 Brochure 10 a.m. Conference opened by Professor Richard Keeble, distinguished Orwell scholar and Chair of the Orwell Society and Professor Mark D’Inverno, Pro-Warden for International Engagement at the University at Goldsmiths, University of London and Professor of Computer Science. 10.10. Keynote.…Read more Teaching Orwell: George Orwell Studies Conference 2017
Animal Farm, at the University of South Carolina
by Carol Biederstadt “… dramatic performances are intended not only to entertain, but also to get viewers thinking, and this timely, inspired, and energetic production of Animal Farm surely succeeded at that” Recent political events have led to a resurgence in the popularity of Orwell’s Nineteen Eighty-Four. Not only did the novel hit the bestseller…Read more Animal Farm, at the University of South Carolina
‘1984’ on stage in Barcelona May – June 2017
Presented by Escapade Theatre company Adapted by Matthew Dunster. Directed by Sue Flack. At the Versus Teatre from 19th May-11th June. Book your tickets here now and enjoy 25% discount using the code ORWELL while it lasts! Or reserve at taquilla@versusteatre.com Background: Dossier 1984 (English) Performed in English Watch a trailer
“1984” National Screening Day, 2017
Some Reflections by Carol Biederstadt Nearly 70 years have passed since the publication of Nineteen Eighty-Four, including 33 years that have vaporized since the events depicted in the once futuristic novel were said to have occurred. Still, the recent spate of press coverage of the novel, especially here in the US, bears testimony to the…Read more “1984” National Screening Day, 2017
Orwell Society offers £1,500 Bursaries for Academic Year 2018-19
The Orwell Society is offering two £1,500 bursaries to final year students in the UK. For further details of how to apply see our Education Bursaries page.
