After the success of Robert Icke's Oresteia and 1984, it's no wonder that the anticipation around the Almeida's latest classic adaptation, of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya, has been high. It is a sl…
My heart sank when I read in the programme for this revival of Uncle Vanya that Tobias Menzies, the actor playing Dr Astrov, had a spent a day in the woods learning about forestry as prepara…
GUEST REVIEWER CHARLOTTE VALORI DISCOVERS SOMETHING GREEN AND FRESH BEHIND A LOT OF DEAD WOOD Robert Icke's new adaptation of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya is best summarised as an update " and an A…
Uncle Johnny instead of Vanya, a passing reference to sharia law, and nary a samovar in sight: surely this can't be the Uncle Vanya that has long been a cornerstone of the British theatre, e…
Almeida, London Its setting in rural England is problematic, but Robert Icke's modernised version of Chekhov's masterpiece is rich in psychological detailRobert Icke seems on a personal miss…
Jessica Brown FindlaySonya,Vanessa KirbyElena,Richard LumsdenTelegin,Hilton McRaeSerebryakov,Tobias MenziesAstrov,Ann QueensberryNanny and Susan WooldridgeMaria join the previously announced…
Jessica Brown FindlaySonya,Vanessa KirbyElena,Richard LumsdenTelegin,Hilton McRaeSerebryakov,Tobias MenziesAstrov,Ann QueensberryNanny and Susan WooldridgeMaria join the previously announced…
Further casting has been announced for Robert Icke's new production of Chekhov's Uncle Vanya in a version that he has also created that will begin performances Feb. 5 prior to an off…
Jessica Brown Findlay (Sonya), Vanessa Kirby (Elena), Richard Lumsden (Telegin), Hilton McRae (Serebryakov), Tobias Menzies (Astrov) and Ann Queensberry (Nanny) join the previously announced…
According to the Daily Mail, Vanessa Kirby, who will soon be seen in Netflix's THE CROWN, has signed on to play 'Yelena' in UNCLE VANYA at the Almeida Theatre. DOWNTON ABBEY's Jessica Brown …
As a child, I couldn't understand why anybody would attend a production of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya"; surely not even the most pretentious adult would choose to watch gloomy Russians with inte…
The Almeida Theatre today announces to new productions for its winter 2015/2016 season. Tickets for the new productions will first go on sale to Almeida Members on Tuesday 8 September and to…
Classics don't always have to be dusty, outdated and dull " in today's theatre we are accustomed to modern adaptations that bring unattainable yet fantastic works into our reach. Director Gr…
In her staging of "Uncle Vanya" at Bard College's Summerscape Festival, director Erica Schmidt, aided by a sterling team of creatives, gets the balance right.
