Stephen Mangan (The Split, Episodes, The Birthday Party) joins the previously announced BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning KristinScott Thomas (Electra, Slow Horses, Four Weddings and a Funeral) in THE CHERRY ORCHARD as Lopakhin, opposite Scott Thomas’ Lyubov Ranevskaya. The production will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 3 October 2026 until 9 January 2027, with press night on 13 October.
They will both be joined by further cast members; Ruby Bentall (Industry) as Sharlotta, Megan Cusack (Playboy of the Western World) as Dunyasha, Karl Johnson (King Lear) as Firs, Noof Ousellam (Macbeth) as Yasha, Nadia Parkes (Kidnapped) as Anya, Jack Riddiford (Stereophonic) as Trofimov, Vinette Robinson (Emilia) as Varya, Shubham Saraf (An Enemy of the People) as Yepikhodov and Peter Wight (Three Sisters) as Gaev. Complete casting will be announced in due course.
The Cherry Orchard will see Stephen Mangan reunite with Ian Rickson having previously worked with him on Pinter’s The Birthday Party in 2018.
Ian Rickson (Uncle Vanya, Jerusalem) and Kristin Scott Thomas also reunite to bring another Chekhov classic to the stage, Scott Thomas having previously played Arkadina in Rickson’s acclaimed production of The Seagull which ran both in London and on Broadway; a role for which Kristin won the Olivier Award for Best Actress.
THE CHERRY ORCHARD also sees Rickson and Conor McPherson (The Weir, Girl from the North Country, Uncle Vanya) working together again having had previous success on the 1997 production of McPherson’s critically acclaimed The Weir and Uncle Vanya in 2020.
THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Chekhov’s final masterpiece, captures a world in delicate and inevitable transition, and remains as timeless and resonant as ever.
“Without the cherry orchard, life has no meaning to me”
When Lyubov Ranevskaya returns to her childhood estate after years abroad, she finds her family home and beloved cherry orchard under threat.
As old loyalties falter and new ambitions rise, a world of privilege begins to crumble. Can Lyubov embrace the future, or will the pull of memory prove impossible to escape?
Opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre for a strictly limited season from 3 October 2026 – 9 January 2027.
Book your THE CHERRY ORCHARD theatre tickets with LOVEtheatre today!
What is The Cherry Orchard about?
When Lyubov Ranevskaya (Kristin Scott Thomas) returns to her childhood estate after years abroad, she finds her family home and beloved cherry orchard under threat.
As old loyalties falter and new ambitions rise, a world of privilege begins to crumble. Can Lyubov embrace the future, or will the pull of memory prove impossible to escape?
Ticket Information
Tickets available for performances from 3 Oct 2026 – 9 Jan 2027
Running Time
TBC
Cast & Creatives
Cast: Stephen Mangan (Lopakhin), Kristin Scott Thomas (Lyubov Ranevskaya), Ruby Bentall (Sharlotta), Megan Cusack (Dunyasha), Karl Johnson (Firs), Noof Ousellam (Yasha), Nadia Parkes (Anya), Jack Riddiford (Trofimov), Vinette Robinson (Varya), Shubham Saraf (Yepikhodov), Peter Wight (Gaev)
Creative Team: Ian Rickson (Director), Chloe Lamford (Set Designer), Sussie Juhlin-Wallén (Costume Designer), Bruno Poet (Lighting Designer), Tom Gibbons (Sound Designer), Stephen Warbeck (Composer), Shelley Maxwell (Movement Director), Amy Ball CDG (Casting Director)
The Cherry Orchard is playing at Harold Pinter Theatre
Who wrote The Cherry Orchard?
The Cherry Orchard is written by Anton Chekhov and is to be directed be Ian Rickson.
Groups & Schools
EXCLUSIVE TO GROUP LINE!
Groups of 10+: Price bands A & B in the Stalls and Dress Circle reduced to £55, price bands C & D in the Royal Circle and Balcony reduced to £30
Valid Monday-Thursday evenings and Wednesday matinees until 17th December 2026
School groups of 10+: Price bands D & E in the Balcony reduced to £20
+ 1 free teacher per 10 paid
Valid Monday-Thursday evenings and Wednesday matinees until 17th December 2026
EXCLUSIONS APPLY Rates subject to change and availability
This is a info alert with
an example link.
Give it a click if you like. Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit. Autem odio adipisci mollitia optio, sequi, deserunt error quod, quia nulla aliquam eos porro placeat provident! Impedit sapiente nihil molestiae rerum labore.
Love theatre?
Sign up now to get the latest on LOVEtheatre, and stay updated with our newsletter!
