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The Cherry Orchard reveals more names starring alongside Kristin Scott Thomas in the West End revival
The new adaptation has announced further casting as it prepares to open at the Harold Pinter Theatre
The Cherry Orchard has revealed further casting ahead of its arrival in the West End this autumn. Stephen Mangan has been announced as Lopakhin opposite the previously announced Kristin Scott Thomas as Lyubov Ranevskaya. They’ll be joined by Ruby Bentall as Sharlotta, Megan Cusack as Dunyasha, Karl Johnson as Firs, Noof Ousellam as Yasha, Nadia Parkes as Anya, Jack Riddiford as Trofimov, Vinette Robinson as Varya, Shubham Saraf as Yepikhodov and Peter Wight as Gaev. Further casting is to be announced.
This revival of Anton Chekhov’s play is presented in a new adaptation by Conor McPherson and directed by Ian Rickson, marking a reunion for Rickson and Scott Thomas following her Olivier-winning turn as Arkadina in his version of The Seagull.
Mangan has also previously collaborated with Rickson on The Birthday Party in 2018, whilst Rickson and McPherson have worked together on plays The Weir and Uncle Vanya.
The Cherry Orchard, Chekhov’s final play, follows Lyubov Ranevstaya as she returns to her family estate to find her home and beloved cherry orchard under threat. The West End revival will run at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 3 October 2026 to 9 January 2027.
The creative team 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. The show is produced by Sonia Friedman Productions and Winkler and Smalberg.
