The Cherry Orchard

by Anton Chekhov
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  • ID: 4569
  • Added: 2025-10-21
  • Updated: 2025-10-21
  • ISBN: 9781849438704
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
  • Published: 2007-03-14
  • Formats: 3
  • Reviews: 3

The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov is a timeless play that beautifully captures the essence of change and the passage of time. Set against the backdrop of a stunning cherry orchard in full bloom, the story revolves around Lyuba Ranévskaya, a tragic figure who struggles to adapt to the changing world around her. Chekhov's exquisite balance between celebrating the romance of the past and foreseeing the revolutionary future of Russia creates a profound and moving narrative. /n/n This new version of The Cherry Orchard, adapted by Pam Gems, premiered at the Crucible, Sheffield in 2007, bringing Chekhov's themes to life with renewed relevance. The play explores the majestic themes of love, loss, and the inevitable march of progress, making it a must-read for literature enthusiasts.

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Books & Boots · 2024-09-25
timeless 4.50

The play is a resounding success with themes that resonate across different cultures. The reviewer appreciates Chekhov's ability to capture the essence of change and loss.

Books & Boots praises The Cherry Orchard for its timeless themes and successful staging across Russia and Europe. The reviewer notes that Chekhov's play is a masterpiece of tragicomedy, capturing the essence of change and loss in a way that resonates with audiences. They appreciate the play's ability to evoke a sense of nostalgia and melancholy, making it a poignant and memorable experience.

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    The play was a resounding success and was soon staged across Russia and then in other European capitals

    Chekhov's play is a masterpiece of tragicomedy

    The Cherry Orchard captures the essence of change and loss

The Guardian · 2024-05-03
engaging 4.00

The production is immersive and engaging, capturing the essence of Chekhov's tragicomedy. The devastating impact of the play is not lost in this adaptation.

The Guardian's review highlights the immersive and kooky production of The Cherry Orchard, which successfully brings Chekhov's tragicomedy to life. The reviewer appreciates the way the production captures the devastating impact of the play, making it a memorable experience. They note that the play's themes of change and loss are powerfully conveyed, making it a must-see for theatre enthusiasts.

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    Nina Hoss stars in a kookily immersive production

    the devastating hammer blow of the Russian tragicomedy is not lost in translation

    Andrews’s production is a triumph of theatricality

Klasik Fanda · 2013-08-06
complex 4.50

The play is given four and a half stars, with a note on the discomfort with sudden scene changes. The reviewer appreciates the play's depth and complexity.

Klasik Fanda gives The Cherry Orchard a high rating, noting the play's depth and complexity. The reviewer expresses some discomfort with the sudden changes in scenes but appreciates the play's ability to evoke a range of emotions. They note that the play's themes of change and loss are powerfully conveyed, making it a memorable and thought-provoking experience.

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    Four and a half stars for The Cherry Orchard

    I sometimes feel uncomfortable with the sudden changes in scenes or immediate

    The Cherry Orchard is a masterpiece of tragicomedy

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