On Nov. 2, the classic “Animal Farm,” a thought-provoking tale of power and politics from visionary novelist George Orwell, comes to life at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath. For one show only, at 7 p.m., this special theatrical adaptation, from Boston’s New Repertory Theater.

Based on the 1945 acclaimed novel by George Orwell, “Animal Farm” delves into the politics of power using animal allegory. Thinking life will be better when they overthrow the farm’s humans, the animals create a new society, and adopt the Seven Commandments of Animalism, the most important of which is, "All animals are equal.” Over time, issues like natural disasters and productivity come into play; the power structures shift, and conspiracies and collaboration become the name of the day. The Seven Commandments are rewritten and reduced to a single phrase: "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others." 

This performance is suitable for audiences age 10 and up. Tickets are $12 advance/$15 door; children tickets $10 each. 

The following evening the main stage transforms for the joyous sounds of Acadian and Québecois folk music  — seasoned with a dash of Cajun spice —when Canadian trio Bon Débarras takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 3.

Bon Débarras’ take on traditional and contemporary North American roots music, inspired as much by dance and poetry as it is the trio’s own musical heritage, guarantees a fun night of cultural fusion and soul-stirring expression. Multi-instrumentalist and choreographer Dominic Desrochers, fiddle and violin player Marie-Pierre Lecault, and multi-instrumentalist Jean-François Dumas delight in mining traditional musics, and imbuing them with fresh energy, sly wit and a bold sense of renewal. Their albums have been nominated for awards, and the group will be appearing by invitation at the Folk Alliance International 2019 conference in Montreal. 

Any lover of guitars, fiddles, banjos, Jew’s harp, ukuleles and the like—in adventurous, unforeseen combinations — will enjoy the uplifting sounds of Bon Débarras. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door.

The Chocolate Church Arts Center is located at 804 Washington Street in Bath. Tickets are available by calling 207-442-8455 or online www.chocolatechurcharts.org.