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The Cherry Orchard
Ian Rickson and Kristin Scott Thomas reunite to bring a fresh staging of a Chekhov classic to life. Scott Thomas previously starred as Arkadina in Rickson’s acclaimed production of The Seagull, which played in both London and on Broadway—a performance that earned her the Olivier Award for Best Actress.
Most recently, Kristin received the inaugural Leading Light Award at the Women’s Prize for Playwriting, honouring a lifetime of artistic achievement and her outstanding contribution to culture. Her many accolades also include a BAFTA and Evening Standard British Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for Four Weddings and a Funeral, a BAFTA nomination for Darkest Hour, and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for The English Patient.
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The Cherry was Cheery I was surprised by how humorous and easy it was to take in this play. The actors were engaging and warm.
Patti, 05 Nov 2026
Suceeds in What it Seeks to Achievee It is a reimagining of the original text. It brings out the comic elements but does not convey the tragic sense of the passing of a great Russian age of landed-gentry culture and the traumatic effects of its passing on Russian minor aristocracy. The language register lacks the gravitas that that theme requires.Mangan is excellent in his comic portrayal of Lapukin. So it’s Chekov light well-handled.
Ralph, 04 Nov 2026
very entertaining Fabulous cast for classic story. Amusing, dramatic and well played musically. I was a little bit thrown by certain actors acting in their home dialects, but never mind. The play was great.
helene, 27 Oct 2026
Lacked sparkle! The set is excellent; the play is a terrific piece but it never truly came alive for me which is a pity as I do love the play.
Aileen, 21 Oct 2026
Cherry Orchard fails to blossom I’d watch First Desk read the telephone directory, if such things still exist. But this production never really takes off or shows why this play remains so revered more than a century after it was written. Stephen Mangan has the affability but not the heft to convey the shift of the era when his character, a parvenu from emancipated serf stock, buys out the feckless aristocrats who can’t survive without bonded labour.
Michael, 09 Oct 2026
