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Main House
English
By Anton Chekhov
A re-imagining by Gary Owen
Director Rachel O'Riordan
Running time: 3 hours, including interval
Sherman Theatre
13 Oct - 3 Nov
£16 - £26
Under 25 half price
Concessions £2 off
Main House
English
By Anton Chekhov
A re-imagining by Gary Owen
Director Rachel O'Riordan
Running time: 3 hours, including interval
Written shortly before the Russian Revolution, The Cherry Orchard is one of the greatest of all plays. Chekhov’s comedy captures a world on the brink of social upheaval. It is a witty, compassionate study of humanity’s flaws and our refusal to face what is right in front of us. Experience this masterpiece radically reimagined by one of the most powerful partnerships working in theatre today - Gary Owen and Rachel O’Riordan. This new version places the action in another time on the cusp of huge social change - early 80s Britain at the outset of Margaret Thatcher’s regime.
If you missed Killology, book as early as you can to secure your seats for what promises to be a major theatrical event.
‘Chekhov is one of the great playwrights. His ability to articulate human interaction, with all its flaws and misunderstandings, makes him a natural writer for Gary Owen to adapt.’ Rachel O’Riordan
Friday 13 Oct | 7.30pm | Preview | |
Saturday 14 Oct | 7.30pm | Preview | |
Monday 16 Oct | 7.30pm | Preview | |
Tuesday 17 Oct | 7.00pm | Sold Out | |
Wednesday 18 Oct | 7.30pm | Limited Availability | |
Thursday 19 Oct | 2.00pm | Limited Availability | |
Thursday 19 Oct | 7.30pm | Post-show talk | Limited Availability |
Friday 20 Oct | 7.30pm | Audio Described (Touch Tour 6.30pm) | |
Saturday 21 Oct | 7.30pm | Limited Availability | |
Monday 23 Oct | 7.30pm | ||
Tuesday 24 Oct | 7.30pm | Post-show talk | Limited Availability |
Wednesday 25 Oct | 7.30pm | ||
Thursday 26 Oct | 7.30pm | ||
Friday 27 Oct | 7.30pm | Captioned | |
Saturday 28 Oct | 2.00pm | Dementia Friendly | |
Saturday 28 Oct | 7.30pm | ||
Tuesday 31 Oct | 7.30pm | ||
Wednesday 1 Nov | 7.30pm | ||
Thursday 2 Nov | 2.00pm | ||
Thursday 2 Nov | 7.30pm | ||
Friday 3 Nov | 7.30pm |
‘Rachel O’Riordan’s pitch-perfect, exquisitely performed production. ***** The Guardian, Killology
‘Gary Owen’s excellent new play …this thoughtful, provocative and painful drama’ The Financial Times, Killology
By Anton Chekhov
A re-imagining by Gary Owen
Director Rachel O'Riordan
Designer Kenny Miller
Lighting Designer Kevin Treacy
Composer and Sound Designer Simon Slater
Assistant Director Paul Jenkins (a JMK Trust position supported by The Carne Trust)
Casting Director Kay Magson CDG
Simon Armstrong | Denise Black | Matthew Bulgo | Morfydd Clark | Hedydd Dylan | Richard Mylan | Alexandria Riley |
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Mon, 12 Apr 2021