When does the performance start?

The performance begins on October 3, 2026, at 8:15 PM at APEX Göttingen.

What is the admission price?

The normal price is 20.00 euros, the reduced ticket costs 10.00 euros.

Is there an advance sale?

Yes, tickets are available online as well as in fee-free advance sale through the APEX ticket shop and Der Drachenladen.

Is the venue barrier-free?

The Upper Event Room in the APEX is not barrier-free according to the organizer. For assistance, one should contact the team in advance.

Are there special rules for students or companions?

Yes, the cultural semester ticket applies for students of the University of Göttingen, HAWK, and PFH. Severely disabled individuals with identification B receive free admission for their companion.

Orwell's Animal Farm comes to sharp, lively theater in Göttingen

Name: silent dogs: Animal Farm
Start: 2026-10-03T22:15:00+02:00
End: 2026-10-04T00:00:00+02:00
Location: APEX

When Orwell's Farm becomes a stage for power in Göttingen

With Animal Farm, the free theater formation silent dogs brings George Orwell's famous fable as a concentrated stage experience to APEX Göttingen. On Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 8:15 PM, the parable of revolution, hope, and betrayal unfolds as a cleverly condensed theatrical production that sharpens the view of mechanisms of power while simultaneously utilizing the theater atmosphere of an immediate evening performance. ([apex-goe.de](https://www.apex-goe.de/veranstaltungen/2026/oktober/stille-hunde-farm-2/))

Revolution on the farm, told precisely

The evening begins where Orwell's material still burns today: The animals drive out their human owners, dream of equality and solidarity, and soon find themselves in the dynamics that form new dominion out of emancipation. silent dogs tells this development with simple theatrical means and much cabaret wit; the stage adaptation is described by the ensemble itself as a fairy tale for adults. This is precisely where the strength of the production lies: it connects political awareness with scenic clarity and makes the dramaturgy of seduction visible. ([apex-goe.de](https://www.apex-goe.de/veranstaltungen/2026/oktober/stille-hunde-farm-2/))

Between allegory and present

Orwell's Animal Farm remains one of the most powerful parables of modern theater, as it not only reflects historical systems but also questions any order that promises equality and generates control. The Göttingen version follows this line and condenses the action into an atmospherically dense performance where language, rhythm, and playfulness make the moral descent of a community tangible. The result: an evening that connects political thinking with sensory presence. ([apex-goe.de](https://www.apex-goe.de/veranstaltungen/2026/oktober/stille-hunde-farm-2/))

The APEX as a venue close to the audience

The APEX at Burgstraße 46 is a fixed address for theater, cabaret, and live music in Göttingen. For this production, the Upper Event Room is not barrier-free according to the venue's notice; the organizer requests that people with disabilities contact them in advance. Tickets are available online and in fee-free advance sale through the APEX ticket shop and Der Drachenladen. The performance starts at 8:15 PM, the normal price is 20.00 euros, reduced price is 10.00 euros; moreover, the cultural semester ticket and free admission rules apply for companions of severely disabled visitors. ([apex-goe.de](https://www.apex-goe.de/veranstaltungen/2026/oktober/stille-hunde-farm-2/))

Why this evening is worth it

Those looking for theater that not only narrates but also intellectually stirs will find an evening here full of attitude, tension, and fine ironic precision. silent dogs focuses on acting artistry, clear imagery, and a dramaturgy that brings the audience right into the mechanics of propaganda, power, and collective disillusionment. It is precisely in this that the special power of this guest performance lies: it is close, current, and resonant. Experienced live, the parable gains an intensity that no reading can replace. ([apex-goe.de](https://www.apex-goe.de/veranstaltungen/2026/oktober/stille-hunde-farm-2/))

Conclusion

Animal Farm at APEX Göttingen promises an intense theatrical experience between political allegory and playful precision. Anyone wanting to experience George Orwell's classic in a clever, audience-friendly stage version should mark this date firmly in their calendar. ([apex-goe.de](https://www.apex-goe.de/veranstaltungen/2026/oktober/stille-hunde-farm-2/))