The production will begin performances at the Harold Pinter Theatre from the 14th January.
A new image of the cast for Ian Rickson’s upcoming production of Anton Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya, adapted for the stage by Conor McPherson has been released.
Playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre from January 2020, the production is set to star Richard Armitage, Toby Jones, Rosalind Eleazar (The Personal History of David Copperfield, Deep Water, The Starry Messenger), Aimee Lou Wood (Sex Education, Downstate), the Emmy Award-winning Anna Calder-Marshall (LOVE, Evening at the Talk House, Male of the Species), the Olivier and Tony-award nominated Dearbhla Molloy (The Ferryman, Dancing at Lughnasa, Juno and the Paycock), Peter Wight (The Birthday Party, Hamlet, The Red Lion) and Olivier Award-nominated Ciarán Hinds (Translations, Game of Thrones, Girl from the North Country).
In the heat of summer, Sonya and her Uncle Vanya (Toby Jones) while away their days on a crumbling estate deep in the countryside, visited occasionally only by the local doctor Astrov (Richard Armitage).
However, when Sonya’s father suddenly returns with his beautiful new wife declaring that he intends to sell the house, the polite facades crumble and repressed feelings start to emerge with devastating consequences.
As well as being directed by Ian Rickson, the creative team for the production includes: designs by Rae Smith, lighting by Bruno Poet, music by Stephen Warbeck and sound by Ian Dickinson.
Uncle Vanya will play at the Harold Pinter Theatre from the 14th January until the 2nd May 2020. To book tickets click here or visit: Love Theatre.com, Theatre Tickets Direct.co.uk, Encore Tickets, See Tickets, From the Box Office, Last Minute.com.