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This show belongs to the Adelaide Fringe 2026 season. This season is now over.

An actor in a pig nose with a pink and red striped background like a sunset.
Squealer, the Pig and other animals take over Animal Farm
Napoleon the Pig shows his dogs all of his money
Adelaide Fringe 2026

George Orwell's Animal Farm by Van Badham

MAKE ANIMAL FARM GREAT!

Political powerhouse Van Badham (Banging Denmark, The Questions, Muff, The Bloody Chamber) and Conundrum Theatre (Only Human, buckets, Motormouth & Suckface: An Apocalyptic Love Story) deliver an internet-fast, brilliantly sharp adaptation of George Orwell’s response to authoritarian government in 'Animal Farm'.

Blending the original themes with modern technology and social media, and exploring the dangers of power and corruption in a contemporary context, this high-octane satire boils with the potency and emergency of a viral tweet. It's 'Animal Farm' for the MAGA age.

"A cleverly adapted, very well executed and expertly performed version of Orwell’s story, that proves that this story still has much to say" - Stage Whispers

Presented by: Conundrum Theatre

Conundrum Theatre is a boutique youth theatre company based in Singapore, inspiring creativity, confidence, and community through ambitious theatre experiences. From playful workshops for kids to main-stage productions and international tours for emerging and professional actors, we give artists the creative space to take risks and dream big. Founded in 2020 by award-winning Australian actor and theatre maker, Claire Glenn, Conundrum blends decades of arts expertise with bold, inclusive programming. Our productions range from Shakespeare to contemporary works like Chaos and Animal Farm. Actors gain confidence, build friendships, and explore who they are—many alumni go on to study at leading drama schools, work on stage, in film and TV, or become inspiring creators and teachers worldwide.
Theatre and Physical Theatre • Adaptation
International • SA Premiere
 
Culturally and/or linguistically diverse
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Suitability & warnings

Content rating: M
Target audience: High School (15-17)
Depicts Violence: Occasional, Mild
Coarse Language: Frequent, Strong
Loud Noises

Accessibility

 
High audio content
 
High visual content

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Presented by: Conundrum Theatre

Conundrum Theatre is a boutique youth theatre company based in Singapore, inspiring creativity, confidence, and community through ambitious theatre experiences. From playful workshops for kids to main-stage productions and international tours for emerging and professional actors, we give artists the creative space to take risks and dream big. Founded in 2020 by award-winning Australian actor and theatre maker, Claire Glenn, Conundrum blends decades of arts expertise with bold, inclusive programming. Our productions range from Shakespeare to contemporary works like Chaos and Animal Farm. Actors gain confidence, build friendships, and explore who they are—many alumni go on to study at leading drama schools, work on stage, in film and TV, or become inspiring creators and teachers worldwide.