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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 .. Grey Swan is proud to announce the UK première of a new literal translation of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece ‘The Cherry Orchard’ at the White Bear Theatre. In the 100th year since the play was performed in London, Grey Swan brings together an ensemble company to explore a new and poetic literal adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s final masterpiece.

Cast/Performers

Francis Adams, Blake Askew, Jessica Dennis, Alexandra B Harris, Joanne Gale, James McNeill, Maggie Robson, James Rose, Katerina Stearman, Tony Wredden, Aqil Zahid

Creatives/Company

Author: Anton Chekhov
Company: Grey Swan (in association with White Bear Theatre)
Director: Timothy Stubbs Hughes
Design: Gabriela Restelli
Sound: Millie Cook