George Orwell intended 1984 to be a satire, but this play shows it’s close to the truth ()

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George Orwell intended 1984 to be a satire, but this play shows it’s close to the truth

While the design is impeccable, the slow creeping unease of the text doesn’t translate as easily to stage.

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