1984 is a dystopian classic, with themes that are more relevant than ever.

Winston Smeds works at the Ministry of Truth where his job is to falsify old news, something he’s trying to do doubleplusgood, as it is called in the official Newspeak. The mission with Newspeak is to limit the citizens’ ability to critical thinking, as this is ultimately criticism of the system.

Winston is trying to remember a time when truth existed, the past wasn’t manipulated and there still was real art. He buys a journal and starts writing down his own thoughts. This isn’t technically forbidden, but if caught, he will probably get the death sentence. Winston decides to take this risk because he wants to think by himself, this act is known as crimethink in Newspeak.

His thinking is disrupted by the telescreen that is always turned on, it’s how the official propaganda is fed to every citizen. “Ignorance is strength”, it shouts. The telescreen also serves as surveillance, it’s a tool for making sure everyone acts just like the authorities desire.

Even love is forbidden, because people shouldn’t have feelings toward each other. Everything is to be overseen by the authorities, and love cannot be controlled. Despite this, Winstons falls in love with Julia, and they meet in secret. Does love stand a chance, or does the telescreen really see all?

Based on the novel 1984 by George Orwell
Dramaturgy and director: Hanna Ryti
Scenography: Wilhelm Grotenfelt
Video- light and spatial design: Vilma Vantola
Producer: Hanna Sundman
Audience work and educational materials: Marja Vuori
Marketing: Josefin Saarenpää, Marja Vuori, Katimari Niskala
Graphic design: Josefin Saarenpää
Stage manager: Riku Vuorensola, Jussi Ruskanen 
Seamstress and props: Ellu Riikonen
Language: Swedish
For tour bookings: contact Marja Vuori on marja.vuori@viirus.fi

Tickets: 26 / 21 / 16 / 15 €