Chekhov's Uncle Vanya at the Loft Theatre
Vanya (Mark Crossley), Sonya (Rosie Pankhurst), Yelena (Leonie Slater), Telegin (Mark Roberts), and Astrov (Dave Crossfield). Photo by Richard Smith.
Uncle Vanya by Anton Chekhov. A new version, adapted and Directed by David Fletcher. At The Loft Theatre, Victoria Colonnade, Royal Leamington Spa, from Wednesday 23 October to Saturday 2 November 2024.
Preview
Sonya and her Uncle Vanya lead a difficult, uneventful life on their country estate, animated only by visits from the dashing local doctor. When Sonya’s famous father and his glamorous new wife unexpectedly turn up, old grudges return and new desires ignite. In the heat of summer, tempers boil over and forbidden lusts threaten to end in tragedy.
Vanya (Mark Crossley), Telegin (Mark Roberts), and Sonya (Rosie Pankhurst). Photo by Richard Smith.
Anton Chekhov’s play Uncle Vanya was first staged at the Moscow Arts Theatre in 1899. In this new compelling version by David Fletcher, the script illuminates these characters in the clearest light, fully embracing their tenderness, passion, sadness and comedy in this most exquisite of plays.
Directors quote: “Uncle Vanya is one of the greatest plays of world drama. It is a play of sadness and disenchantment, but it has its own eccentric sense of humour and contains moments of sexual tension. It is also extraordinarily prescient on the issue of man-made environmental damage.”
Astrov (Dave Crossfield) and Yelena (Leonie Slater). Photo by Richard Smith.
An unmissable opportunity to see a new version of a Russian masterpiece. Is there anyone better than Chekhov to offer us a comedic and tragic focus on our humanity – our hopes, dreams and regrets.
The free ticket offer for 16-25 year olds applies for this show.
For times and tickets: www.lofttheatrecompany.com or email: boxoffice@lofttheatrecompany.com or call 01926 830 680 (answer phone service).
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