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.
“Without the cherry orchard, life has no meaning to me”
‘Kristin Scott Thomas is hypnotic’ (The Telegraph)in her return to the West End alongside an ‘absolutely storming career best from Stephen Mangan’ (Time Out) who perform in a gripping new production of THE CHERRY ORCHARD, Anton Chekhov’s poignant and piercing tragicomedy about a family on the brink of irreversible change.
In Olivier Award Winner ‘Conor McPherson’s evocative new translation’ (London Theatre) you see ‘glorious performances across the board’ (The Telegraph) with an ensemble who unite under Olivier and Tony Award nominated ‘Ian Rickson’selegantly directed production’(The Guardian). Produced by Sonia Friedman Productions (Oedipus, Leopoldstadt, Jerusalem) Chekhov’s final masterpiece captures a world in delicate, inevitable transition – and remains as timeless and resonant as ever.
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?
‘Don’t miss ‘one of the greatest casts on any current London stage’ (WhatsOnStage). Now playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre for a strictly limited season from 3 October 2026 – 9 January 2027.
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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)
