1984

"Freedom is slavery.
War is peace.
Ignorance is strength."

Based on George Orwell’s seminal novel, Lost In Transit brings this timeless dystopian classic to the stage in a bold new reimagining of a story that feels less like history and more like tomorrow.

With Big Brother always watching and the past constantly being rewritten, we follow Winston Smith through a dissident yet familiar nightmare. Despite The Party's grip on reality and history alike, could there be a limitation to its suppression... love?

Who We Are

Beyond Big Brother.

1984 has never felt more urgently relevant. In an age of surveillance, misinformation, and the erosion of truth, this is a story that demands to be told live - viscerally and collectively. Our take on Winston's story aims to grip audiences from the first moment, delivering bold, provocative storytelling that fills seats and keeps conversations going long after they've left the theatre.

Availability (2026):
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UK Tour (2027):
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Adults: Regular theatregoers, politically engaged audiences, thriller fans, and literary enthusiasts. 1984 is an instantly recognisable title that sells itself. Book club members and devoted Orwell readers will relish seeing a cherished classic leap from page to stage, while fans of The Handmaid's Tale, Black Mirror, and Brave New World will be naturally drawn in. Perfect for date nights, group bookings, and corporate outings
Young People: A-Level and university students studying Orwell, plus a generation living through data surveillance, fake news, and algorithmic control, this is the most relevant piece of theatre they'll see all year, ideal for school trips and educational workshops
Our in-house marketing team will meet with your Communications Teams to inform them about the show and target audience. Together they will develop a Marketing, PR and Outreach plan and allocate a contra spend.
A bank of high quality photo and video assets will be provided; re-sized for all social media channels, print and web-use, and all videos subtitled. We will always offer ongoing support to your team throughout the on-sale and show period through targeted outreach, and custom content generation (eg Instagram takeovers and localised press releases) designed specifically for your audience.
The show is being designed for small-mid auditorium spaces & is also available (bespoke) for non-traditional venues.
The following information is subject to (minor) change:
Get In: 11am on the day of the first performance
Staging requirements: Perf. area min. 4m x 4m
Running time: 1 hr 35 mins (approx.)
Number in company: 7
Deals: Affordable & negotiable
Copy: Available in 50/100/150 words. Our main copy can be found (below) in the touring pack.
Please email Alex at touring@lostintransittheatre.com for any further information.