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Animal Farm
Nov 14—21, 2026
L280 UIC Theatre
1044 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607
Book by George Orwell
Adapted by Tatty Hennessy
Directed by Yasen Peyankov
George Orwell published his allegorical novella Animal Farm in 1945, using the story of farm animals who overthrow their human farmer, Mr. Jones, to satirize the Russian Revolution and the rise of Stalinism. What begins as a rebellion built on equality and freedom gradually becomes a new tyranny as the pigs seize control and rewrite the rules to serve themselves.
Darkly funny and relevant, Animal Farm explores political corruption, the abuse of power, and the manipulation of truth. In Tatty Hennessy’s adaptation, Orwell’s classic takes on renewed urgency, reminding us how easily power can be abused—and how quickly democracy can erode when those in charge are no longer held accountable.
PARKING:
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PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION:
CTA Blue Line to UIC-Halsted. There are 3 exits from this platform. Take the far west exit with the long ramp (towards Morgan Street). There are also CTA buses (#7 and #60) that stop directly in front of our building.
ACCESSIBILITY:
For accessibility, accommodations and special requests, please contact Gavin Schultz.
TICKET LINK COMING SOON!
November 14, 2026
7:30 pm
$5–15
November 15, 2026
2:00 pm
$5–15
November 17, 2026
10:00 am
$5–15
November 18, 2026
7:30 pm
$5–15
November 19, 2026
7:30 pm
$5–15
November 20, 2026
7:30 pm
$5–15
November 21, 2026
2:00 pm
$5–15
November 21, 2026
7:30 pm
$5–15
