1984

Question 1

Actor, Winston

Answer 1

Michael Whalley

Question 2

Actor, Julia

Answer 2

Chloe Bayliss

Question 3

Actor, O’Brien

Answer 3

Tony Cogin / David Whitney

Question 4

Actor, Parsons

Answer 4

Steven Rooke

Question 5

Actor, Syme

Answer 5

Abhilash Kaimal

Question 6

Video designer

Answer 6

Craig Wilkinson

Question 7

Sound designer

Answer 7

Guy Webster

Question 8

Lighting designer

Answer 8

Jason Glenwright

Question 9

Set and costume designer

Answer 9

Josh McIntosh

Question 10

Director

Answer 10

Michael Futcher

Question 11

Adaptors

Answer 11

Nick Skubij, Nelle Lee

Question 12

Evaluative words – Winston

Answer 12

Voice weak, Movement lagging, Gesture understated, Facial expression compelling, Verbal & non hesitant, Stillness tense, Focus introverted

Question 13

Evaluative words – Julia

Answer 13

Voice expressive, Movement provocative, Gesture seductive, Facial expression evocative, Verbal & non assertive, Stillness awaiting, Focus intense

Question 14

Evaluative words – O’Brien

Answer 14

Voice conversational, Movement controlled, Gesture restrained, Facial expression paternal, Verbal & non sharp, Stillness imposing, Focus direct

Question 15

Winston – objective

Answer 15

To seek truth and freedom in a society built on lies and oppression.

Question 16

Winston – motivation

Answer 16

Driven by hatred of the Party and desire for individuality, love, and reality.

Question 17

Winston – function/purpose

Answer 17

Acts as lens for audience to experience totalitarian horrors; shows futility of resistance.

Question 18

Winston – traits

Answer 18

Curious, rebellious, introspective, anxious, intelligent, vulnerable.

Question 19

Winston – status

Answer 19

Outer Party member, later broken into obedience.

Question 20

Julia – objective

Answer 20

To enjoy personal freedom and pleasure under Party rule.

Question 21

Julia – motivation

Answer 21

Rebels against sexual and personal restrictions.

Question 22

Julia – function/purpose

Answer 22

Represents pragmatic rebellion; instinct vs Winston’s ideology.

Question 23

Julia – traits

Answer 23

Rebellious, pragmatic, confident, sensual, secretive, resourceful.

Question 24

Julia – status

Answer 24

Junior Anti-Sex League, Fiction Department worker; outwardly loyal, secretly defiant.

Question 25

O’Brien – objective

Answer 25

To manipulate Winston into full submission.

Question 26

O’Brien – motivation

Answer 26

Driven by loyalty to Party ideology.

Question 27

O’Brien – function/purpose

Answer 27

Mentor-turned-tormentor; embodies Party’s psychological dominance.

Question 28

O’Brien – traits

Answer 28

Intelligent, calm, persuasive, cruel beneath sophistication.

Question 29

O’Brien – status

Answer 29

High-ranking Inner Party member.

Question 30

Define – Ministry of Truth

Answer 30

Controls falsification of history, promotes Newspeak.

Question 31

Define – Ministry of Love

Answer 31

Runs torture and brainwashing (Room 101).

Question 32

Define – Ministry of Peace

Answer 32

Controls armed forces and war.

Question 33

Define – Ministry of Plenty

Answer 33

Manages rations and the economy.

Question 34

Epic Theatre conventions (used in 1984)

Answer 34

Projections, direct address, narration, alienation, exposed mechanics, multi-roling.

Question 35

Historical context

Answer 35

Orwell’s Cold War fears of fascism/communism reframed to modern concerns about surveillance and misinformation.

Question 36

Contemporary relevance

Answer 36

Links to fake news, government surveillance, social media data tracking.

Question 37

Theme – Surveillance & Control

Answer 37

Big Brother, telescreens, projections made audience feel watched.

Question 38

Theme – Truth & Reality

Answer 38

History rewritten, slogans contradict logic.

Question 39

Theme – Rebellion vs Conformity

Answer 39

Winston/Julia’s intimacy vs Party oppression.

Question 40

Theme – Language & Thought

Answer 40

Newspeak restricts ideas, controls expression.

Question 41

Theme – Love & Betrayal

Answer 41

Relationship destroyed by Party, O’Brien’s manipulation.

Question 42

Quote – Big Brother is watching you

Answer 42

Surveillance & Control.

Question 43

Quote – Freedom is slavery

Answer 43

Manipulation of truth through paradox.

Question 44

Quote – Who controls the past controls the future

Answer 44

Truth and historical control.

Question 45

Quote – A boot stamping on a human face forever

Answer 45

Vision of eternal oppression.

Question 46

Set design analysis

Answer 46

Panels and grey structures created claustrophobia; shifting walls blurred public/private spaces; symbolised surveillance.

Question 47

Lighting analysis

Answer 47

Floodlights stripped privacy, strobes exposed torture, dim states suggested secrecy of rebellion.

Question 48

Sound design analysis

Answer 48

Propaganda broadcasts and drones overwhelmed characters and audience, mirroring Party control.

Question 49

Video design analysis

Answer 49

Projections of slogans, faces, and telescreens reinforced omnipresence of the Party.

Question 50

Motion (MAPPPFS) in 1984

Answer 50

Ensemble moved in strict patterns showing conformity; Winston’s irregularity showed rebellion.

Question 51

Rhythm (RPTT) in 1984

Answer 51

Slow tempo stretched tension in torture; rapid scene shifts disoriented audience.

Question 52

Variation (CUTIES) in 1984

Answer 52

Conflict in Winston vs Party; Use of space through shifting set; Tension in silence; Intensity in sound/light; Energy shifts in ensemble; Shape of movements mirrored oppression.

Question 53

Emphasis (FIP) in 1984

Answer 53

Spotlights isolated Winston; Party messages enlarged by projections; Big Brother’s face made prominent.

Question 54

Contrast in 1984

Answer 54

Warm intimacy of Winston/Julia contrasted with cold torture design, highlighting futility of love.

Question 55

Cohesion in 1984

Answer 55

Lighting, sound, set, and projections worked together to reinforce surveillance and control.

Question 56

How did acting and design combine to interpret the script?

Answer 56

Naturalistic intimacy between Winston/Julia clashed with oppressive design, emphasising vulnerability and futility of rebellion.

Question 57

How did Shake & Stir use Epic Theatre?

Answer 57

Projections, slogans, alienation effects forced critical reflection instead of emotional immersion.

Question 58

How did Shake & Stir use Physical Theatre?

Answer 58

Ensemble synchronised to represent conformity; mass movement showed erasure of individuality.

Question 59

How did the ending create impact?

Answer 59

Flood of light and distorted sound stripped Winston’s identity; silence left audience in shock.