Official The Cherry Orchard Trailer with Zoe Wanamaker, National Theatre Collection
Zoe Wanamaker features as Ranyevskaya in Andrew Uptons new version of Chekhovs classic play. Set at the start of the twentieth century, it captures a poignant moment in Russia s history as the country rolls inexorably towards 1917. Ranyevskaya returns, more or less bankrupt, after ten years abroad. Back home, she luxuriates in a world of denial about the hostile forces outside. She and her brother snub a lucrative scheme to save the family estate and the fate of their beloved orchard is sealed. The Cherry Orchard was captured by National Theatre Live in 2011. It is available for educational establishments to watch with the National Theatre Collection. , NationalTheatreCollection, ShowName, NationalTheatre The National Theatre Collection makes the best of British Theatre available worldwide to libraries, schools, universities and the wider education sector. Our unique collection presents high quality recordings of 30 worldclass productions, giving you the best seats
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