When does the school performance take place?

The performance starts on November 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM and is expected to end at 11:00 AM.

Where will Animal Farm be performed?

The school performance takes place in the hall of the Consol Theater, Bismarckstraße 240, 45889 Gelsenkirchen.

What age is the performance suitable for?

The production is suitable for students aged 10 and above.

Is the performance publicly accessible?

The performance is part of the school program and is not open to the public.

How can school classes book seats?

Bookings can be made via email at kontakt@consoltheater.de or by phone at 0209 9882 282.

Is the venue accessible for individuals with disabilities?

The hall of the Consol Theater is reported to be not barrier-free according to the event information.

Experience Animal Farm Live: A Revolution on the Stage of the Consol Theater

Name: Animal Farm (School Performance)
Start: 2026-11-11T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-11-11T11:00:00+01:00
Location: Consol Theater

When the Animals Govern: George Orwell's Animal Farm at the Consol Theater

On November 11, 2026, the hall of the Consol Theater transforms into a political experiment: In the school performance Animal Farm, young audience members experience how the dream of freedom, equality, and a just community leads to a dangerous power struggle.

A Revolution with Big Questions

After the expulsion of Farmer Jones, the path to a better future seems clear. The animals take over their farm, formulate rules, and embark on the adventure of a self-managed society. But democracy demands more than enthusiasm: The production delves into questions of responsibility, leadership, solidarity, and the role of the individual within a community.

Orwell's Fable as a Moving Analysis of the Present

The Consol Theater liberates George Orwell’s famous fable from the historical context of Stalinism and focuses on today’s societal tipping points. Colorful, humorous, and dynamic, the production examines how political processes work, how power arises, and why good ideas can fail due to indifference, manipulation, or abuse of power.

Theatrical Atmosphere Between Joy of Playing and Restlessness

The stage becomes a lively experiential space: From a shared sense of departure, an atmosphere of uncertainty gradually grows. The acting makes the dynamics of a group palpable, while dramaturgy and direction make the transition from hope to control comprehensible. This creates a stage experience that does not instruct political education but makes it tangible through an immediate theatrical atmosphere.

A School Visit That Resonates

The performance is aimed at students aged 10 and older. It opens up opportunities for discussion about democracy, societal rules, power, and the responsibility of each individual. This is where the strength of this stage art lies: The audience reaction begins not only with applause but already where young people examine their own ideas of justice.

Conclusion: Democracy as a Collaborative Stage Play

Animal Farm at the Consol Theater combines literary source, political education, and lively staging. The audience can expect an accessible, humorous, and at the same time thoughtful engagement with the mechanisms of societal development. A theater visit that sharpens the eye and continues to resonate long after the curtain has fallen.