5 episodes
The Cherry Orchard National Theatre
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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.
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Acting In The Cherry Orchard
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.
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The Cherry Orchard set design
Bunny Christie and Howard Davies talk about the set design in The Cherry Orchard
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An introduction to The Cherry Orchard
Director Howard Davies, actress Zoe Wanamaker, and designer Bunny Christie describe working on their production of The Cherry Orchard.
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Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov is considered to be one of the greatest playwrights that has ever lived. This film explores his life and works, considering what makes his plays still relevant and stagable today.
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The Cherry Orchard - pamphlet
A pamphlet about Howard Davies' 2011 production of The Cherry Orchard, starring Zoe Wanamaker. Downloadable as a pdf document, the pamphlet includes articles on the influence of Stanislavski, and Andrew Upton's new translation, as well as production photos, a detailed synopsis, and an interview with the director.