Stephen Mangan joins cast of The Cherry Orchard in London's West End
Published on 16 July 2026
Summary
- Stephen Mangan joins Kristin Scott Thomas in The Cherry Orchard
- New adaptation by Conor McPherson, directed by Ian Rickson
- Runs at the Harold Pinter Theatre from October 2026
Stephen Mangan is set to star alongside the previously announced Kristin Scott Thomas in a new West End production of The Cherry Orchard. Anton Chekhov’s final play will be presented in a fresh adaptation by Conor McPherson, directed by Ian Rickson, at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 3 October 2026 to 9 January 2027, with press night scheduled for 13 October.
Mangan, known for his work in The Split and Episodes, will take on the role of Lopakhin, appearing opposite Scott Thomas as Lyubov Ranevskaya. The pair lead a strong supporting cast including Ruby Bentall as Sharlotta, Megan Cusack as Dunyasha, Karl Johnson as Firs, Noof Ousellam as Yasha, Nadia Parkes as Anya, Jack Riddiford as Trofimov, Vinette Robinson as Varya, Shubham Saraf as Yepikhodov and Peter Wight as Gaev. Further casting is expected to be announced.
The production marks a reunion for Mangan and Rickson, who previously collaborated on The Birthday Party in 2018. Rickson also reunites with Scott Thomas following their acclaimed production of The Seagull, in which she won the Olivier Award for Best Actress. Meanwhile, Rickson and McPherson continue their long-standing creative partnership, having previously worked together on The Weir and Uncle Vanya.
Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard remains one of theatre’s most enduring works, exploring a society on the brink of change. This new staging promises to bring fresh perspective to a timeless story of loss, transition and the passing of an era.
Playing at the Harold Pinter Theatre from 3 October 2026 to 9 January 2027, book your tickets to The Cherry Orchard. today.
By Hay Brunsdon
I've over 15 years of writing and editorial experience, and starting working in the West End theatre industry in 2012. When not watching or writing about theatre I'm usually swimming, hiking, running, or training for triathlons in the Stroud valleys.