

National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard
Synopsis
Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled, aging aristocratic lady who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after a default on the mortgage. In denial, she continues living in the past, deluding herself and her family, while the beautiful cherry trees are being axed down by the re-possessor Lopakhin, her former serf, who has his own agenda.
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Official The Cherry Orchard Trailer with Zoe Wanamaker | National Theatre CollectionOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-06-01
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- Director
- Howard Davies
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov, Andrew Upton
- Original Title
- National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3h 5m
- Production Studios
- National Theatre
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Davies
Anton Chekhov, Andrew Upton
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Davies
Director
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard
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What is National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard about?
Madame Ranevskaya is a spoiled, aging aristocratic lady who returns from a trip to Paris to face the loss of her magnificent Cherry Orchard estate after a default on the mortgage. In denial, she continues living in the past, deluding herself and her family, while the beautiful cherry trees are being axed down by the re-possessor Lopakhin, her former serf, who has his own agenda.
Who directed National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard?
National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard was directed by Howard Davies.
Who stars in National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard?
The principal cast of National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard includes Zoë Wanamaker, Claudie Blakley, Mark Bonnar, Pip Carter, Kenneth Cranham.
When was National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard released and how long is it?
National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 3h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard?
National Theatre Live: The Cherry Orchard holds official age classifications: GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.).




















