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

Jude Akuwudike (Lophakin), Pernille Broch (Anya), Jim Bywater (Pischick), Abhin Galeya (Trofimov), Jack Klaff (Gayev), Doug Rao (Yasha), Simon Scardifield (Yepikhodov), Sian Thomas (Mme Ranevsky), Jade Williams (Varya), Lily Wood (Dunyasha)

Creatives/Company

Author: Anton Chekhov
Producer: Arcola Theatre
Adapted by: Trevor Griffiths
Translation: Helen Rappaport
Director: Mehmet Ergen
Design: Iona McLeish
Lighting: David Howe
Sound: Neil McKeown
Other: Ian Taylor (production manager)
Stage Manager: Tamsin Withers