NEWS: Histrionic Productions plans socially distanced immersive production of 1984

With the world the way that it is presently, it doesn't really feel too removed from the dystopian setting of George Orwell's seminal classic, 1984.

And new up-coming production company Histrionic Productions plan to use the coronavirus social distance measures to their advantage in their immersive adaptation of the novel, with plans to open early next year.

Producer Adam McKenzie Wylie said, "We announced the launch of Histrionic Productions, together with our plans for the title in March, never expecting ‘dystopian' to so forcibly re-enter the vernacular, nor life to now so closely approximate art. 1984 provides us both the narrative currency and the opportunity to incorporate high levels of social distancing, PPE, screening and protocols seamlessly into the narrative to allow our show to play to full houses in an intra-Corona world. Such things as temperature screening, would be entirely expected in the Ministry of Truth for example"

The company will be able to run multiple shows an hour (a common practice for immersive productions), with a number of scenes also taking place outdoors.

McKenzie Wylie added: "From our large flexible site that facilitates social distancing to the deployment of technology via our app and cashless food and beverages we can provide security and comfort to our audiences. At Histrionic Productions, we wholeheartedly support the now long overdue need for government support. But immersive theatrical experiences, with its youthful appeal and in-built flexibility, can and should lead the industry back to work."

Dates and ticket details for the production are to be revealed later this summer.