The Cherry Orchard London tickets

See Kristin Scott Thomas return to the London West End in a gripping revival and new production of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard.

Directed by Olivier and Tony Award nominee Ian Rickson, this poignant new adaptation by Conor McPherson brings The Cherry Orchard London play to the Harold Pinter Theatre. A timeless tale and deeply moving portrait of love and loss, the play explores ambition and loyalty as a family struggles to hold on to the past while the world around them begins to change. 

The Cherry Orchard London remains one of Chekhov's most celebrated works, and this new West End production is sure to capture the hearts of theatregoers this winter.

What is The Cherry Orchard about?

The Cherry Orchard is Anton Chekhov's final play, a poignant tragicomedy set in Russia at the turn of the 20th century, as the old social order begins to crumble.

Meet Lyubov Ranevskaya as she returns to her childhood home and grand estate after spending several years in France, where she went to grieve the death of her young son, only to find her home and beloved cherry orchard under threat.

She is confronted with a sad reality: the place she once called home and where she built many cherished memories is being sold as the family faces financial pressure. Forced to accept that the world is changing, she must come to terms with a time where aristocratic privilege no longer holds the same force and prestige. In her absence, the family estate and finances have fallen into decline. Merchant Lopakhin, the son of a former peasant and now in charge of the estate, proposes auctioning it to pay off the family's mounting debts, including the beloved cherry orchard.

Dismissed at first, and forced to take on further loans, the family attempts to hold on to what remains of their past glories, only to face the harsh reality of letting go of the family home they cherished dearly, as old loyalties and new ambitions rise amid a period of great social change.

Why see The Cherry Orchard in London?

First performed in Moscow in 1904, The Cherry Orchard is Chekhov's final and arguably most celebrated play. Alongside The Seagull, Uncle Vanya and Three Sisters, it is regarded as one of the playwright's greatest works and remains one of his most frequently revived work. Balancing tragedy with moments of humour and farce, the play explores universal themes of family, loss and social change that continue to resonate with audiences today.

This new London production of The Cherry Orchard reunites celebrated director Ian Rickson with acclaimed playwright Conor McPherson, while BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning actress Kristin Scott Thomas leads the cast in one of Chekhov's most iconic roles.

Who is in the cast?

Kristin Scott Thomas is making her much-awaited return to the London West End, taking the lead role in the new production of Anton Chekhov's The Cherry Orchard. The award-winning actress, who was last seen in The Seagull for which she won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in 2008, plays Lyubov Ranevskaya in The Cherry Orchard West End production.

Other actors are yet to be announced as part of The Cherry Orchard London cast.

How do I book The Cherry Orchard tickets?

Book your Cherry Orchard theatre tickets with Visit London using the booking button on this page.

You'll be able to view the seating plan, choose your preferred seats and select the performance date and time that suits you best.

With a limited five-week run from 3 October 2026 to 9 January 2027, demand is expected to be high, so booking in advance is recommended.

Venue information for the Harold Pinter Theatre

The Cherry Orchard play is showing at the Harold Pinter Theatre on Panton Street in London's West End.

How to get there:

• Underground – The nearest tube stations are Piccadilly Circus (Bakerloo and Piccadilly lines) and Leicester Square (Northern and Piccadilly lines).
• Bus – You can catch the following buses which stop nearby: 14, 19, 24, 29, 38 or 176.
• Cycling – Hire a Santander Cycles bike and head to Harold Pinter Theatre. Panton Street, West End is the nearest Santander bike dock.

When is The Cherry Orchard showing?

Evening performances take place Monday to Saturday at 7.30pm, with matinee performances on Wednesday and Saturday at 2.30pm.