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

Maureen Beattie, Hannah Donaldson, Lesley Hart, John Ramage, Andy Clark, Matthew Pidgeon, Myra McFadyen, Nicola Roy, John Kielty, Ralph Riach, Grant O'Rourke

Creatives/Company

Author: Anton Chekhov
Producer: Royal Lyceum Edinburgh
Adapted by: John Byrne
Director: Tony Cownie
Design: Michael Taylor
Costume: Michael Taylor
Lighting: Jeanine Davies