A NEW adaptation of George Orwell's 1984 is set to hit the stage at Liverpool Playhouse.

The play, featuring Keith Allen and directed by Lindsay Posner, will be brought to life from November 19 to November 23.

Penned by Ryan Craig, the adaptation marks the 75th anniversary of the novel's publication.

Keith Allen and Mark Quartley (Image: Simon Annand) Mr Craig, who was nominated as most promising playwright at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards, has crafted a 'thrilling' stage version of Orwell’s tale of surveillance and oppression.

The play stars actor, comedian, and musician Keith Allen as O'Brien.

Mr Allen said: "The absolute truth of what Orwell was hinting at has come to fruition.

"We have very slowly normalised a lot of that, and that is very frightening.

"I think this is a very prescient play, and this is the right moment in time to be doing it."

The cast also includes Mark Quartley as Winston, Eleanor Wyld as Julia, and David Birrell as Parsons.

Eleanor Wyld and Mark Quartley (Image: Simon Annand) The ensemble features Niamh Bennett, Lewis Hart, and Paul Sockett.

The story, set on April 4, 1984, centres on Winston Smith, comrade number 6079, who starts a diary, a simple act that puts his life at risk.

A forbidden love affair with co-worker Julia adds to the tension.

The play explores whether they can trust each other and the intentions of the mysterious O'Brien.

Director Lindsay Posner, known for his recent successful West End runs, said: "To return to such a great, welcoming city with its thriving theatrical culture will no doubt prove a great pleasure both for myself and the company of 1984."

David Birrell (Image: Simon Annand) The creative team includes Justin Nardella (set, costume and video designer), Paul Pyant (lighting designer), and Giles Thomas (sound designer), with associate video designer Stanley Orwin-Fraser, casting director Ginny Schiller, associate director George Jibson, and assistant designer Lorelei Cairns.

Tickets, priced from £11 to £36, are available for purchase on the Everyman Playhouse website.

An Orwell Duo Ticket Offer is in place, allowing audiences to save £5 per ticket when they book for both 1984 and Animal Farm, which runs from April 1 to April 5, 2025, in a single transaction.