The Cherry Orchard (Donmar Warehouse) London Reviews and Tickets

72%

(2 Ratings)

Positive

50%

Mixed

Negative

50%

Members say

Absorbing, Ambitious, Excruciating, Indulgent, Clever

About the Show

Olivier Award-nominee Benedict Andrew's adaptation of Chekov's tragicomedy.

The Ranevsky family returns to their ancestral estate, including the beautiful but financially burdened cherry orchard. As the family faces the imminent sale of the estate to pay off debts, they grapple with the inevitability of change and the loss of their cherished past. Lyuba Ranevskaya struggles to adapt to a changing social and economic landscape. Despite the comic elements, 'The Cherry Orchard' is a poignant exploration of human nature, the passage of time, and the complexities of societal shifts in early 20th-century Russia.

One of Germany’s most celebrated stage and screen actors Nina Hoss ('Homeland', 'Tár') makes her UK stage debut in this new adaptation of Chekov's classic tragicomedy. The cast also includes two-time BAFTA award winner Adeel Akhtar ('Sherwood', 'Murdered by My Father').

Show-Score Member Reviews (2)

During previews

Great acting, Entertaining, Clever, Ambitious, Absorbing

See it if You like Chekhov and want to see a new interpretation of a piece of classic theatre.

Don't see it if .

During previews

Excruciating, Disappointing, Indulgent, Cliched, Banal

See it if You want to laugh at banality. It is played for laughs. If you want woke Chekhov, here you go.

Don't see it if U value Chekhov's brilliance, understand the relevance without it being drummed into you, want to see more than carpet & cast in sweatpants Read more

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