James Lance to star in Trevor Nunn’s UNCLE VANYA

A collection of eight headshots arranged in a grid of the cast of Uncle Vanya. On the top row from left to right is displayed: David Ahmad, William Chubb, Juliet Garricks , and Madeleine Gray. On the bottom row from left to right is displayed: James Lance, Andrew Richardson, Lily Sacofsky, and Susan Tracy.

We’re thrilled to announce our full cast for Trevor Nunn’s adaptation of Uncle Vanya. Nunn directs James Lance as Vanya, whose performance as Trent Crimm in Richmond-set Ted Lasso earnt him an Emmy award nomination and two SAG Award nominations, alongside Andrew Richardson whose performance in the Bridge Theatre’s smash hit Guys and Dolls earnt him an … Read more

Life Inside the Community Ensemble

The Orange Tree Theatre recruited over forty non-professional performers to enliven the Three Pigeons pub with a spirited collection of local drinkers aged 18-76. The four different companies, each named after a leading figure of eighteenth-century theatre, have rehearsed in evenings and at weekends before combining with the professional company for final rehearsals and performances.  We asked Narinder Dosanjh, member … Read more

Orange Tree Theatre is shortlisted at The Stage Awards

A photo of the Orange Tree Theatre with the Stage Awards teal logo and a The Stage Awards badge reading 'We have been shortlisted for Fringe Theatre of the Year'. The OT building is a brick building, with a large, red, OT symbol painted on the side and a set of stairs leading to the first floor entrance.

We’re really thrilled to be nominated for Fringe Theatre of the Year at The Stage Awards. Congratulations to all other nominees, and thank you to all our wonderful casts, creatives, audiences, supporters and staff.  Winners will be announced on 29 January 2024, so watch this space. #TheStageAwards What The Stage had to say about the … Read more

Cast announced for Zoe Cooper’s NORTHANGER ABBEY

Headshots for the cast of Northanger Abbey. From left to right: Rebecca Banatvala, AK Golding, Sam Newton

We’re excited to announce the full cast of Northanger Abbey, with co-producers the Octagon Theatre Bolton, Stephen Joseph Theatre Scarborough and Theatre by the Lake Keswick. Tessa Walker directs Rebecca Banatvala (Cath), AK Golding (Iz) and Sam Newton (Hen). Zoe Cooper returns to the OT following the hit premières of Jess and Joe Forever and … Read more

Introducing Namoo Chae Lee – Resident Assistant Director

Namoo Chae Lee is the resident assistant director at the Orange Tree Theatre. She is currently pursuing her MFA in Theatre Directing at Birkbeck College, UoL.  “My first experience of theatre was when I was five. I was raised in a theatre commune where everybody lived and worked together. That made me want to run … Read more

Announcing the 2024 season

From left to right: red text on blue background "Here in America" logo, red text on green background "The JMK Award" logo, red text on light blue background "Twelfth Night" logo, red text on orange background "Treasure Island The True(r) Story" logo

We’re excited to announce four new productions for our 2024 Autumn season, featuring the world premières of Here In America by David Edgar and Treasure Island: the True(r) Story by Hannah Khalil.

Cast announced for MEETINGS

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Cast announced for Mustapha Matura’s Meetings playing at the Orange Tree Theatre, directed by JMK Award Winner Kalungi Ssebandeke.

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