5 September - 23 October 2022
The Cherry Orchard
5 September - 23 October 2022
THE CHERRY ORCHARD
An old starship travels through space, almost at the speed of light, searching for a home billions of miles from Earth.
Like their ancestors before them, the crew were born on this ship, this voyage is all they’ve ever known. And then—
A planet is spotted
In a habitable zone!
Imagine what we could do with the place
It’s a miracle
But not everyone wants to see it.
Captain Ramesh is adamant that they can’t leave— but the down-deckers are getting restless—something has to change. Will they leap into a new future, or stay stuck on this journey forever?
Vinay Patel reimagines Chekhov’s bittersweet play for 2022 and beyond, in a world premiere production directed by James Macdonald.
Strap in and if you hear “brace” then brace.
BRACE!
A The Yard Theatre, ETT and HOME co-production, co-commissioned by The Yard Theatre and ETT
DATES & TIMES
5 September-22 October, 8pm
Preview Performances*:
5 September-12 September, 8pm
Matinee Performances:
Every Saturday, 3pm
BSL-Interpreted Performance:
27 September, 8pm, Tuesday
Captioned Performances:
21 October, 8pm, Friday
22 October, 3pm, Saturday
Running time:
Approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes including interval
*Previews are a set of public performances that take place before the official opening of a production. Tickets for these nights are sold at a reduced rate.
WAYS TO SAVE
BOOK EARLY
Tickets start from £10 and prices increase as the theatre fills — the earlier you book tickets, the cheaper they will be.
YARD LOCAL
Locals get 30% off all tickets with a free Yard Local Card – sign up online.
NO EMPTY SEATS
If you’re aged 26 and under, you can get £5 tickets on the door to all performances that are not sold out with #NoEmptySeats.
CONCESSIONS
If you're aged 26 and under, 65+, a student or are unwaged, tickets are priced cheaper.
GROUP BOOKINGS
If you’d like to make a group booking (10+ tickets) please email marketing@theyardtheatre.co.uk
ACCESS & SUITABILITY
ACCESS
Access tickets are priced as concessions and can be booked online. We offer free tickets for companions, and these must be booked by emailing marketing@theyardtheatre.co.uk
SUITABILITY
Recommended for ages 16+
CONTENT GUIDANCE
This show contains moments of strong language and mild physical violence.
“Thoughtful, funny and suffused with romance and yearning.”
The Guardian
“Vividly imagined. An emotionally textured and heartfelt adaptation.”
The Stage
Cast & Team
CAST
Talks & Events
Theatre
PEACH CHUTNEY!
5 September - 23 October 2022
Join us in celebrating South Asian excellence with The Bitten Peach’s official South Asian troupe of cabaret performers.
TICKETS
Entry is included with a ticket to The Cherry Orchard on 14 October. To purchase a ticket to Peach Chutney only, click here.
Theatre
Post-show Panel
5 September - 23 October 2022
POST-SHOW PANEL | 8 OCTOBER | 5.30PM
Sit down with writer Vinay Patel, author Sangu Mandanna and narrative designer for video games Meghna Jayanth to discuss South Asian representation in sci-fi and fantasy
TICKETS
Entry is free. Seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.