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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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  • 29 Apr 10 Audio Described
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  • 5 May 10 Sign Interpreted

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Producer Royal Lyceum Edinburgh
Adapted by John Byrne
Director Tony Cownie
Design Michael Taylor
Costume Michael Taylor
Lighting Jeanine Davies
Performer Maureen Beattie
Performer Hannah Donaldson
Performer Lesley Hart
Performer John Ramage
Performer Andy Clark
Performer Matthew Pidgeon
Performer Myra McFadyen
Performer Nicola Roy
Performer John Kielty
Performer Ralph Riach
Performer Grant O'Rourke
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