Details

The Cherry Orchard premiered at the Moscow Art Theatre 17 January 1904, on Chekhov's 44th birthday and only six months before his death. Overjoyed at being back at her large country house Madame Ranyevskaya is reassured to find the cherry orchard looking unchanged. But for how long? The family's wealth has gone and their only hope is to destroy the beloved orchard. The axes are ready to swing through the orchards of Russia ..

Cast/Performers

Kate Duchene (Lyubov Ranevskaya), Dominic Rowan (Alexander Lopakhin), Angus Wright (Gaev), Gawn Grainger (Firs), Paul Hilton (Peter Trofimov), Natalie Klamar (Varya), Sarah Malin (Charlotte Ivanovna), Tom Mothersdale (Yasha), Sarah Ridgeway (Dunyasha), Hugh Skinner (Yepihodov), Catrin Stewart (Anya)

Creatives/Company

Author: Anton Chekhov
Producer: Young Vic Theatre
Director: Katie Mitchell
Design: Vicki Mortimer
Lighting: James Farncombe
Sound: Gareth Fry