Uncle Vanya presented by Melbourne Theatre Company tickets
About Uncle Vanya
Experience Anton Chekhov’s masterful examination of the human condition, filled with humour, frustration and the fragile hope of change. Artistic Director Anne-Louise Sarks brings this tragicomedy to life featuring Daniel Henshall (Snowtown, The Babadook), and Catherine Văn-Davies (The Twelve).
In a once-grand estate in rural Russia, a group of relatives and visitors grapple with the slow unravelling of everything. Uncle Vanya and his niece Sonya have spent years managing the property to support the work of an esteemed professor. When the professor arrives – accompanied by his beautiful, younger wife Yelena – their quiet routine is fractured. Vanya’s longing for Yelena only deepens his discontent, while Sonya silently endures a heartbreak of her own.
Following the runaway success of Season 2024’s Julia – the latest triumph in a remarkable career spanning decades – award-winning playwright Joanna Murray-Smith deftly reframes Chekhov’s satirical look at the intellectual class of the 19th century for today while ‘leaving the spirit… gloriously intact’ (Sydney Morning Herald).
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Start date
21st July, 2026
End date
22nd August, 2026
Venue
Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse
Accessibility
The venue is wheelchair accessible. An Assistive Hearing system is available. Assistance Animals are welcome in all areas of Arts Centre Melbourne and water bowls are available on request.
Directions
GETTING TO THE VENUE
BY CAR: The Arts Centre Melbourne Car Park entry and exit is via Kavanagh Street or Southbank Boulevard. Works continue throughout the Southbank precinct. Please ensure you plan ahead and allow additional time to reach the venue and be seated by the start time. If you arrive after the start time, you may not be admitted until a suitable break. The car park is a cash-free facility, so please make sure you have a valid credit or debit card before entering.
BY TRAIN: The closest train station to all venues is Flinders Street Station. Exit the station onto Swanston Street, turn your back on the city and walk across Princes Bridge.
BY TRAM: The tram routes that stop in front of Arts Centre Melbourne are: 1, 3, 3a, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67 and 72. This stop is number 14 – “Arts Precinct".
BY BICYCLE: Bicycle lanes run north and south along St Kilda Road. On-street bicycle hoops are available outside Hamer Hall and the Theatres Building (under the Spire).
More information about Uncle Vanya
★★★★★ - Sydney Morning Herald ★★★★★ - Arts Hub
Adapter: Joanna Murray-Smith
Director: Anne-Louise Sarks
Lighting Designer: Paul Jackson
Co-composer & Sound Designers: Grace Ferguson, Joe Paradise Liu
Cast: Daniel Henshall, Catherine Văn-Davies
Frequently asked questions
Which theatre is Uncle Vanya at?
Uncle Vanya is at Melbourne's Arts Centre Melbourne, Playhouse, which is located at 100 St Kilda Road, Southbank, Melbourne, 3000.
How much are tickets for Uncle Vanya?
Uncle Vanya tickets start at $80.
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