Arcola Theatre and Belgrade Theatre in association with KP Productions present
By Anton Chekhov In a new version by Helena Kaut-Howson and Jon Strickland
27 April – 4 June 2011 7.30pm (mat 2.30pm) Arcola Theatre and Belgrade Theatre in association with KP Productions present
Uncle Vanya By Anton Chekhov In a new version by Helena Kaut-Howson and Jon Strickland Directed by Helena Kaut-Howson Design Sophie Jump Lighting Design Alex Wardle Sound Design Paul Bull Original Music Boleslaw Rawski Cast Paul Bigley Simon Gregor Tricia Kelly Marianne Oldham Ellen Sheean Jon Strickland Geoffrey Whitehead Hara Yannas When a retired celebrity and his beautiful young wife return to their country estate, the humdrum lives of everyone around them are turned upside down for ever. This brand-new production looks at Chekhov’s masterpiece afresh, clearing the lens of accumulated theatrical convention to rediscover the heart of the play – a tragicomic, poignant story of disillusionment and misplaced love, of thwarted passion and enduring hope.
Tickets £17 (£11 concessions) Matinees May: 7, 14, 21, 28; June: 4 TEN10 first 10 performances £10 (not available online) April: 27, 29, 30; May: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 (mat and eve), 9 Pay What You Can Tuesdays Box Office www.arcolatheatre.com 020 7503 1646
Arcola Theatre 24 Ashwin Street Dalston, London E8 3DL