The Cherry Orchard (Donmar Warehouse) London Reviews and Tickets

See it if you like extraordinary theatrical experiences that breath fresh new life & insight into an old work,with new modern translation & great cast

Don't see it if you don't like new takes on the classics. This is not for everyone, and certainly at 2:45h is about 30 minutes too long, still an experience

See it if A clever transposition of the original play, great acting and overall a fun night.

Don't see it if Some lengths and some eery music

See it if you enjoy classic plays that in its text still has shocking relevance to today

Don't see it if you don't enjoy slow paced at times plays

See it if Holds attention and actually manages to be funny a few times. Novel staging and cast so even those averse to Chekhov might see it anew.

Don't see it if Don't want to see more 19thC Russians being miserable about their lot.

See it if You want a bit of Chekhov

Don't see it if You want fast pace, or scenery, or engaging characters

See it if You enjoy watching somebody hoovering.

Don't see it if You enjoy watching interesting conversations.

See it if Something quietly special that creeps up on you and explodes. Superb acting from the whole cast. Inventive and relevant adaptation.

Don't see it if You like your Chekov traditionally done. Or if you don’t like audience participation.

See it if You have low standards for entertainment and like everything. You don't like sets or backdrops.

Don't see it if You want coherent arcs...or in this case character flatlines. Could have been told in 5 minutes. Bad acting. Read more