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The Cherry Orchard


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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 ..
Author Anton Chekhov

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Special Performances


  • 17 May 00 Sign Interpreted (SPIT) Pre show talk.
  • 17 May 00 Sign Interpreted (SPIT) Show and post show discussion.

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Company

Company English Touring Theatre
Director Stephen Unwin
Translation Stephen Mulrine
Design Pamela Howard
Performer Prunella Scales (Madame Ranevskaya)
Performer Michael Cronin
Performer Michael Feast
Performer Clare Calbraith
Performer Frank Middlemass
Performer John Quentin
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