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1984, The Beacon, Greenock by Gareth Vile

The Beacon, Greenock: Sell a Door's 1984 is certainly strong in the detail of Orwell's dystopian satire - running at over two hours, the script respects both the novel's structure and atmosphere. Winston Smith's revolutionary love affair and subsequently torture are presented at length, the totalitarian society's power over its citizens is made explicit and Orwell's fatalistic conclusion…

SOURCE: The Stage at 12:19PM on April 17, 2013

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