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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · 3d

6th - 7th June 2026.

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · 6d

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · 6d

BREAKING:

1984 hits Salford Arts Theatre @salfordartstheatre.bsky.social on the 6th/7th June 2026! Book now!

A poster. On the left a stern looking man with the text 1984. On the write, three serious looking people in office attire stand by the text Salford Arts Theatre, 6th and 7th June 2026, £14, Octavius Theatre Company

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · 10d

Venue and dates confirmed. Keep an eye for the announcement.

He is always watching.

Poster that says 1984 with glitchy text. The face of a man looms in the background draped in blue and red light. The text Octavius Theatre Company is at the bottom.

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · 27d

The cast of 1984 met for a table read tonight! Absolute blast!

A group of people sit around a table smiling with scripts.

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Aug 15

Signed. 🏳️‍⚧️ 💪

Trans+ Solidarity Alliance @transsolidarity.bsky.social · Aug 12

🚨 NEW 🚨

Sign and share this letter to Ministers to express your business' or organisation's concerns with the EHRC's proposed Code of Practice

www.transsolidarityalliance.com/businesses-o...

A copy of the letter. The full text can be found on our website.

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jul 29

“In this game that we’re playing, we can’t win.”

Lloyd Mitchell is our lead as WINSTON SMITH in our 2026 version of 1984!

A man sits staring deadpan into the camera with a distorted face in the background. The text Winston Smith is at the top.

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jul 22

“If they could make me stop loving you—that would be the real betrayal.”

Emily Hobbs is JULIA in our 2026 version of 1984!

A woman with glasses stands before a distorted face with the text Julia

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jul 22

Thank you!

Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jul 18

“We shall meet in the place where there is no darkness.”

Billie Hindle stars as O’BRIEN in our 2026 version of 1984.

A person in a suit stands before a distorted face wit the text O’’Brien at the top.

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jul 13

“At the apex of the pyramid comes Big Brother. Big Brother is infallible and all-powerful.”

Ashton Taylor appears as Big Brother in our 2026 version of 1984!

A poster with a stern looking man says Big Brother is watching.

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jul 8

#theatre #smallbusiness #photoshoot #digitalart #watchthisspace

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jul 8

“As usual, the face of Emmanuel Goldstein, the Enemy of the People, had flashed on to the screen.”

Adam Goldwater plays GOLDSTEIN in our 2026 version of 1984.

A man in a suit and glasses stands defiantly with his hands held together before his torso. Behind him is a distorted legion of his own face and the text Goldstein in all capitals.

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jul 3

And last but certainly not least… Ashton Taylor is our BIG BROTHER.

He’s always watching…

Casting graphic showing Ashton Taylor as Big Brother in 1984

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jul 1

What’s going on here then?

A photo studio draped in Red and orange light with some photography lights set up and a man in a blazer standing to the side.

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jun 17

Introducing Adam Goldwater who will be playing GOLDSTEIN in video content in 1984!

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jun 5

£175 already! Thank you so much!

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jun 5

Thank you!!!!

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Weird Rainbow Films @weirdrainbow.co.uk · Jun 5

Secrets of a Wallaby Boy star Billie Hindle is raising money for her theatrical take on 1984!

Take a look here and help out if you can –

Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jun 4

Please consider helping us make the best version of 1984 we can! We’re a tiny company with a small budget. Any help is greatly appreciated! Please consider contributing or sharing. You can help here: gofund.me/03b4fe60

Thank you so much!

Donate to 1984 Theatrical Fund, organised by Octavius Theatre Company

Hello! My name is Billie Hindle, and I am the Director of a small independent theatr… Octavius Theatre Company needs your support for 1984 Theatrical Fund

gofund.me

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jun 4

Please consider helping us make the best version of 1984 we can! We’re a tiny company with a small budget. Any help is greatly appreciated! Please consider contributing or sharing. You can help here: gofund.me/03b4fe60

Thank you so much!

Donate to 1984 Theatrical Fund, organised by Octavius Theatre Company

Hello! My name is Billie Hindle, and I am the Director of a small independent theatr… Octavius Theatre Company needs your support for 1984 Theatrical Fund

gofund.me

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jun 3

We had our first cast meeting yesterday. So excited! The creative process is truly underway now thanks to our amazing cast!

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · Jun 1

We wish a safe and happy Pride Month to all LGBTQ+ folk and their allies.

Whilst celebration is important we must remember that the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights mean Pride is a protest. It is needed.

We see you, hear you and stand with you. Stay safe, stay proud, stay you.

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · May 25

😁 So excited!

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · May 25

#theatre #georgeorwell #smallbusiness #acting #stage #northwest #uk #uktheatre #independenttheatre

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Octavius Theatre Company @octaviustheatre.bsky.social · May 25

This is the full on-stage cast, with Big Brother and Goldstein to follow! Most actors will multi role as some more supporting roles but we have just listed the principal role for each actor here! We cannot wait to get started!

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