Replanting the seed of a classic in Australian soil…

Anton Chekhov’s timeless masterpiece is reimagined for contemporary Australia. This fresh adaptation honours the original work while placing the story in a world we recognise.

A world caught between old money and new ambition, between inherited nostalgia and the relentless march of change. As the once-grand Ranevskaya family returns home to their historic property, they find that the orchard – their pride and their identity – must be sold to pay the debts they can no longer ignore.

Balancing comedy and tragedy, The Cherry Orchard captures the absurdity and poignancy of a family clinging to the past while the future barrels towards them. With a lively, diverse cast of characters and a sharp Australian sensibility, this production reveals why Chekhov called it 'a comedy of life itself', full of laughter, longing and the mystery of the unknown. It’s not your grandmother’s Chekhov, but she might just recognise herself in it.

Written by Anton Chekhov
Directed by Tim Gilmour