The Cherry Orchard tickets
About The Cherry Orchard
Don’t miss Olivier Award-winning Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Mangan in The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhov’s famous tragicomedy at the Harold Pinter Theatre. Book The Cherry Orchard tickets on TodayTix.
The Cherry Orchard in London introduces us to Lyubov Ranevskaya, who comes home after years of living abroad to find her family’s estate drowning in debt. The property is soon to be auctioned, and saving it might require destroying the cherry orchard the family has loved for generations.
Lopakhin, a successful businessman whose family once served on the estate, believes he has found the most practical course of action. His solution would involve destroying the orchard. Ranevskaya and her relatives, however, remain deeply attached to the life that the orchard represents and struggle with the choices facing them.
Kristin Scott Thomas stars as Ranevskaya opposite Stephen Mangan as Lopakhin. They are joined by Vinette Robinson, Nadia Parkes, Jack Riddiford, Karl Johnson, Peter Wight, Ruby Bentall, Megan Cusack, Noof Ousellam, and Shubham Saraf.
Audio Described:
- Saturday, 31st October 2026, 2:30pm
BSL Signed:
- Saturday, 7th November 2026, 2:30pm
Captioned:
- Saturday, 14th November 2026, 2:30pm
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
Categories
Age
Ages 11+.
Start date
3rd October, 2026
End date
9th January, 2027
A very uninspired version of the classic. Poor translation and scattered direction. The marquee name did not deliver the tour de force I was expecting.
Great acting. Interesting story-telling.
The play was great, but the seats are very high, the balcony is so steep, so it felt a bit expensive for the view we got. And because of that, people in front of us lean forwards so I could barely see the stage at times. If there was a way for staff to ask people not to lean forward so much, it would help, but I appreciate that’s a difficult and awkward task.
The Cherry Orchard cast and creative team
By: Anton Chekhov
Director: Ian Rickson
A new adaptation by: Conor McPherson
Cast list: Kristin Scott Thomas
Sets Designer: Chloe Lamford
Lighting Designer: Bruno Poet
Venue
Directions
Location: West End
Railway station: Charing Cross
Bus numbers: (Haymarket) 3, 6, 12, 13, 19, 23, 38, 88, 139; (Piccadilly Circus) 14, 22, 94
Night bus numbers: (Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 139, 88, N3, N13, N18, N19, N38, N97, N136, N550, N551; (Piccadilly Circus) 14, 94, N22
Car park: Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (1min)
Directions from tube: (3mins) Take Coventry Street up to Oxendon Road; the theatre is 100 metres along on the right.
More information about The Cherry Orchard
The Cherry Orchard is a play that premiered at the Moscow Art Theatre in 1904. It was Chekhov’s final play, and though it deals with financial ruin and much loss, Chekhov considered it a comedy. Its original director, Konstantin Stanislavski, famously approached it much more like a tragedy, beginning a century-long debate about the play’s genre.
This new version comes from playwright Conor McPherson. McPherson previously adapted Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya for director Ian Rickson, who reunites with him for this West End production.
Rickson also has a longstanding creative relationship with Kristin Scott Thomas as he directed her in productions including The Seagull, Betrayal, Old Times, Electra, and Lyonesse.
Adapted by Conor McPherson and directed by Olivier and Tony Award nominee Ian Rickson, The Cherry Orchard brings Chekhov’s story of inevitable change back to the West End.
The wider creative team on this production includes Chloe Lamford on set design, Bruno Poet on lighting, Tom Gibbons on sound, and Stephen Warbeck as composer.
What to watch for
- There is a film adaptation of The Cherry Orchard released in 1999, starring Melanie Lynskey as Dunyasha.
- The Cherry Orchard premiered just six months before Anton Chekhov’s death.
- There is an English-language adaptation of the show as a visual novel, which was released in November of 2020.
- The Bolsheviks saw this play as a harbinger of the 1917 revolution.
Upcoming performances
Frequently asked questions
What is The Cherry Orchard about?
Don’t miss Olivier Award-winning Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Mangan in The Cherry Orchard, Anton Chekhov’s famous tragicomedy at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
Who is the writer of The Cherry Orchard?
The writer of The Cherry Orchard is Anton Chekhov.
Who is the director of The Cherry Orchard?
Ian Rickson is the director of The Cherry Orchard.
Who stars in The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard stars Kristin Scott Thomas.
What are audiences saying about The Cherry Orchard?
Audiences have given The Cherry Orchard a Show-Score of 80/100 — Great, based on 28 audience reviews. Read audience reviews.
How long is The Cherry Orchard on for?
Tickets for The Cherry Orchard are available through 9 January 2027 — check the calendar for the latest availability.
Is The Cherry Orchard playing in the West End or Off-West End?
The Cherry Orchard is West End.
How do you get tickets for The Cherry Orchard?
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Which theatre is The Cherry Orchard at?
The Cherry Orchard is at London's Harold Pinter Theatre, which is located at 6 Panton Street, London, SW1Y 4DN.
What is the running time of The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. 1 Interval.
What is the age recommendation for The Cherry Orchard?
Ages 11+.
How much are tickets for The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard tickets start at £28.
Is The Cherry Orchard good?
This production promises an enthralling night for audiences drawn to classic productions that explore themes of family history and loss. This adaptation of The Cherry Orchard breathes new life into the work through an exceptional cast and crew while staying true to the show’s wit and heartbreak.
