When does the performance take place?

The performance takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 20:15.

Where will Animal Farm be performed?

The event takes place at APEX, Burgstraße 46, 37073 Göttingen.

How much does a ticket cost?

Tickets are available from 22 Euros.

What is Animal Farm about?

George Orwell's fable tells of animals that drive out their owner and establish a just society. Over time, the grassroots democratic order collapses into an authoritarian power regime.

Who is behind the production?

The production is from the theater silent dogs. Stefan Dehler and Christoph Huber bring Orwell's fable to the stage with simple theater means and cabaret wit.

Is the venue accessible?

The upper event space of APEX is only accessible via stairs and is not barrier-free. People with disabilities are asked to contact the organizer in advance.

Experience Animal Farm live: A political fable between revolution, power and bitter laughter

Name: silent dogs: Animal Farm
Start: 2026-11-14T20:15:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-14T22:15:00+01:00
Location: APEX

When the Animals Take Power: George Orwell's Animal Farm at APEX

A revolution begins with a scream, an empty feed trough, and the hope for a fairer life. The theater silent dogs brings George Orwell's famous fable Animal Farm to the APEX in Göttingen on November 14, 2026 – as a political fairy tale for adults, using simple theater means, precise acting, and cabaret wit.

The Revolution on the Farm

On Farmer Jones's farm, the animals refuse their role as exploited laborers. They break down the door to the feed room, drive out the owner, and establish a new order. The initial enthusiasm fuels the departure: joint work, mutual support, and the vision of a self-determined society shape the new everyday life.

When Equality Wavers

The dramaturgy follows the gradual transformation of a liberation story into a political parable. As the animals collectively secure the first harvest, the pigs grow into indispensable advisors. From intellectual authority comes institutional power, from grassroots democratic hope a controlling regime. Orwell's core question remains disturbingly relevant: How does a promise of freedom transform into a system of new dependency?

A Fairy Tale for Adults with Cabaret Bite

Stefan Dehler and Christoph Huber translate Orwell's dystopian fable into a concentrated production. The stage becomes a political experimental laboratory, where language, role changes, and pointed scenic images make the mechanisms of propaganda and power visible. The direction does not rely on naturalistic décor but on the audience's imagination and the immediate power of acting.

Theater Atmosphere Between Comedy and Discomfort

Especially in the transition between comedic moments and increasing threat, the stage experience unfolds its tension. Laughter and disillusionment lie close together. The audience's reaction arises from this contrast: At first, the new order appears like a communal celebration, then it becomes palpable how quickly language, privileges, and political control can change the community.

Conclusion: A Political Fable that Resonates

Animal Farm promises a theater evening that entertains, irritates, and compels reflection. Those who want to experience how a revolution gives rise to a power apparatus will find a pointed production with political sharpness and dark humor at the APEX. Secure your tickets now for this special evening with silent dogs in Göttingen.