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Michael Pennington, one of Britain's finest actors, and leading Chekhov specialist Rosamund Bartlett will host a series of shows dedicated to the work of this fascinating writer. The event has been organised to raise money to restore the White Dacha - the house in Yalta where Chekhov wrote Three Sisters and The Cherry Orchard, which has now lost its state funding and is in serious disrepair. Renowned writers and directors have chosen their favourite Chekhov stories and plays, and will be discussing them alongside readings and performances by eminent actors. Michael Pennington will also perform his acclaimed one-man show about Anton Chekhov himself. A different show will take place each day and some performances will be accompanied by audience discussions about the great man's work. Mon Jan10 19:30 - Chekhov’s Vaudevilles: Michael Frayn (with David Horovitch, Miriam Margolyes and Steve McNeil). Tue Jan10 19 19:30 - Chekhov's Women: Lynne Truss on In the Cart and The Darling (with Rosamund Pike). Wed Jan10 20 19:30 - Chekhov’s Major Plays: Richard Eyre (with friends). Thu Jan10 21 19:30 - Chekhov's Doctors: William Boyd on Ionych (with Eileen Atkins). Fri Jan10 22 19:30 - The Perfect Short Story: David Hare on The Lady with the Little Dog (with Penelope Wilton). Sat Jan10 23 15:00 - Anton Chekhov: Michael Pennington’s one man show. Sat Jan10 23 19:30 - Chekhov and Unrequited Love: William Fiennes on Verochka (with Simon Russell Beale)

Cast/Performers

Eileen Atkins, Rosamund Bartlett, Simon Russell Beale, William Boyd, Richard Eyre, William Fiennes, Michael Frayn, David Hare, David Horovitch, Steve McNeil, Miriam Margolyes, Michael Pennington, Rosamund Pike, Lynne Truss, Penelope Wilton