THE CHERRY ORCHARD by Anton Chekhov, in a version by Peter Gill, from a literal translation by Ted Braun. Directed by Adrian Noble, designed by Richard Hudson. Produced by RSC, recorded at the Swan Theatre, Stratford, Jan 1996. Cast includes: David Troughton, Penelope Wilton, Josie Lawrence, Alec McCowen, Kate Duchêne, Peter Copley. “…simple, authentic, engrossing” …”a very English kind of Chekhov”. 2 hrs 20 mins, 3 cameras
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