Latest update: 13 October 2026. New production photographs by Johan Persson have been released, featuring Kristin Scott Thomas as Lyubov Ranevskaya and Stephen Mangan as Lopakhin in Conor McPherson’s adaptation of Anton Chekhov, directed by Ian Rickson. The production runs until 9 January 2027.
Under-30 ticket offer: More than 1,700 tickets at £30, including the entire front row of the Stalls, are available for eligible audience members under 30 for performances from 20 October 2026, subject to availability and booking conditions. This is separate from standard tickets, advertised from £25. Check eligibility with the box office.
Earlier update: 23 September 2026. Rehearsal photography has now been released for the new West End production of The Cherry Orchard, starring Kristin Scott Thomas and Stephen Mangan at the Harold Pinter Theatre.
Anton Chekhov’s final play returns to the West End in a new adaptation by Conor McPherson, directed by Ian Rickson. The production runs from 3 October 2026 to 9 January 2027, with its press performance on Tuesday 13 October.
Who is in The Cherry Orchard?
Kristin Scott Thomas plays Lyubov Ranevskaya, with Stephen Mangan as Lopakhin. The cast also includes Ruby Bentall as Sharlotta, Megan Cusack as Dunyasha, Karl Johnson as Firs, Anastasia Martin as Anya, Noof Ousellam as Yasha, Jeff Rawle as Pishchik, Jack Riddiford as Trofimov, Vinette Robinson as Varya, Shubham Saraf as Yepikhodov and Peter Wight as Gaev.
The travelling band and understudies include Kathleen Cranham, Rachel Dawson and Fergus Murphy, alongside Philip Bosworth, Alex Childs, Paul Easom and Miles Paloma.
What is The Cherry Orchard about?
When Lyubov Ranevskaya returns to her childhood estate after years abroad, she finds the family home and its cherry orchard under threat. Chekhov’s story follows a household caught between memory, privilege and a rapidly changing future.
This production brings together several previous collaborators. Stephen Mangan reunites with director Ian Rickson after The Birthday Party, while Rickson and Kristin Scott Thomas previously worked together on The Seagull. Rickson also reunites with adapter Conor McPherson, whose previous collaborations with him include The Weir and Uncle Vanya.
Creative team
The production is directed by Ian Rickson, with a new adaptation by Conor McPherson. The creative team also includes set designer Chloe Lamford, costume designer Sussie Juhlin-Wallén, lighting designer Bruno Poet, sound designer Tom Gibbons, composer Stephen Warbeck, movement director Shelley Maxwell and casting director Amy Ball CDG.
The Cherry Orchard dates, tickets and venue
Venue: Harold Pinter Theatre, Panton Street, London SW1Y 4DN
Dates: 3 October 2026 – 9 January 2027
Evening performances: Monday–Saturday at 7.30pm
Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm
Tickets: from £25
Accessible performances
The supplied listings confirm a BSL-interpreted performance on Saturday 7 November at 2.30pm, a captioned performance on Saturday 14 November at 2.30pm, and an audio-described performance on Saturday 31 October at 2.30pm. Check the official booking site for the latest access information when booking.
First look: production photography
Swipe through the new production photographs by Johan Persson, released in October 2026.
Photography: Johan Persson. Swipe sideways on mobile or scroll across on desktop.
New rehearsal images released
A new set of rehearsal photographs by Johan Persson was released on 23 September 2026, giving a first look at the company in rehearsal ahead of the October opening.
Press photography credit: Johan Persson.
More from Clarissa’s Corner
If you’re heading to the Harold Pinter Theatre, you can also read our review of The Years at the Harold Pinter Theatre and browse more theatre coverage across Clarissa’s Corner.
More rehearsal photography
Further rehearsal images from the company, photographed by Johan Persson:
