# Event Details - **Event Name**: Animal Farm By Van Badham - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm - **Event Description**: The animals of Manor Farm have had enough. They rise up, and build a new world on the promise that all animals are equal. But it won't last.About this EventToi Whakaari: NZ Drama School presents Animal Farm by Van Badham, as part of our Double Bill season 9-18 June, 2026.The animals of Manor Farm have had enough. They rise up, cast out their oppressor, and build a new world on the promise that all animals are equal. But it won't last.Van Badham's razor-sharp adaptation of Orwell's enduring fable drags the barnyard into the present tense, where the pigs have podiums, the sheep scroll and share, and the slogans change just fast enough that nobody notices. A savage, darkly comic warning that has never felt more necessary.Together with Apirana Taylor's , they form an unmissable double bill from Toi Whakaari: NZ Drama School, one that refuses to look away from the oldest story in the book: who gets power, who loses it, and who pays the price.We invite you to witness the bold work of our students across Acting, Production, Design, Costume, and Set & Props construction, and come away with more questions, more fire, and more hope than you arrived with.Performance rights exclusively licensed by Yellow Creative ManagementAnimal Farm | Recommended for ages 16+Contains adult themes, coarse language, references to war, slavery, poverty, use of imitation weapons, animal abuse and animal hanging. Click here for more informationSpecial School Group Price - Enquire by contacting marketing@toiwhakaari.ac.nz - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellington/animal-farm-by-van-badham/100001989197436079 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre, performances, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Te Whaea - National Dance & Drama Centre - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 15, max: 40, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Wellington - **state**: WG - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Te Whaea - National Dance & Drama Centre - **lat**: -41.3077456 - **long**: 174.7742363 - **full address**: Te Whaea - National Dance & Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Road, Wellington, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Animal Farm By Van Badham - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/56c40ca86cf4b36195411143e14419d451a8be60012d2ea76fed5e8b6168a1da-rimg-w1200-h628-dc040402-gmir.jpg?v=1778686005 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Animal Farm By Van Badham being held? - **A:** Animal Farm By Van Badham takes place on Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 pm at Te Whaea - National Dance & Drama Centre, 11 Hutchison Road, Wellington, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Animal Farm By Van Badham? - **A:** Animal Farm By Van Badham is organized by Toi Whakaari. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Animal Farm By Van Badham is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wellington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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