A cornerstone of European theatre, Anton Chekhov’s last play captures the dawn of a new era in its portrayal of the social and economic upheaval in Russia at the turn of the 20th Century. This collection contains resources about Howard Davies’ 2011 production of the play, including interviews with the cast, director and designer, a film about Chekhov, and a pamphlet to accompany the show, with rehearsal diaries, articles, images, interviews and more.
Director Howard Davies and actors Charity Wakefield, Mark Bonnar and Zoe Wanamaker talk about method and processes of acting for Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard.