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The Cherry Orchard


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The Cherry OrchardThe 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

Production details

Sucessful runs at Stratford-upon-Avon and the Albery. Runs 160 mins. Tickets £10 to £25. Mon to Sat 19:30, mats 15:00 Thu/Sat

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Company

Company Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC)
Director Adrian Noble
Performer Penelope Wilton
Performer David Troughton
Design Richard Hudson
Lighting Wayne Dowdeswell
Music Stephen Warbeck
Adapted by Peter Gill
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