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  • Venue Duke of York's Theatre, London
  • Performance dates Booking to 21 October 2023
  • Running time 1 hour 50 minutes (no interval)

★★★★★ “A revelation and a sensation” – Evening Standard

Andrew Scott (Fleabag, Sherlock) stars in Vanya – a thrilling new one-man version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

Andrew Scott will play every role in Simon Stephen’s definitive new version of Anton Chekhov’s masterpiece of love, art, sex and attempted murder.

Vanya will run at the Duke of York’s Theatre in London from 15 September to 21 October 2023.

Andrew Scott in VANYA. Photo by Oliver Rosser Feast Creative
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Andrew Scott
Andrew Scott

Who is in the cast of Vanya?

Starring and co-created by Andrew Scott.

During the production, Andrew Scott will be understudied by Victoria Blunt.

Who are the creative team of Vanya?

Written by Anton Chekhov. Adapted and co-created by Simon Stephens. Directed and co-created by Sam Yates.

Designer & Co-Creator: Rosanna Vize, Lighting Designer: James Farncombe, Sound Designer: Dan Balfour, Video Designer: Jack Phelan, Movement Director: Michela Meazza, Music: Kelly Moran, Costume Designer: Natalie Pryce, Associate Designer: Blythe Brett, Assistant Director: Francesca Hsieh, Props Supervisor: Kate Margretts, Production Manager: Juli Fraire, Company Stage Manager: Martin Hope, Deputy Stage Manager: Imogen Firth, Assistant Stage Manager: Timesha Mathurin, Sound No. 1: Erik Jackson, Sound No. 2: Alice Brooks, Lighting Operator: Jeannie Fong, Wardrobe Manager: Jordan Colls, Technical Swing: KJ Barham.

Important Notes

Assisted performances:

Tuesday 3rd October – 7.00pm – BSL Interpreted
Thursday 5th October – 7.00pm – AD Performance

Venue Information

Duke of York's Theatre , 45 St Martin's Lane, London, WC2N 4BG

Nearest Tube or Train: Leicester Square (Northern line, Piccadilly line), Charing Cross (Northern line, Bakerloo line), Embankment (Northern line, Bakerloo line, District line, Circle line)

Nearest Buses: 14, 19, 22, 24, 29, 38, 40, 176

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Critics' reviews of Vanya

★★★★★ "An acting masterclass from the mercurial Andrew Scott" - The Evening Standard

★★★★★ "This stunning solo version of Chekhov’s great Uncle Vanya" - Financial Times

★★★★★ "A truly remarkable performance from Andrew Scott" - TimeOut

★★★★★ "Andrew Scott’s one-man Chekhov is the performance of the year"- i News

★★★★★ "A tour-de-force" - What's On Stage

★★★★ "Andrew Scott is mesmerising in this eccentric piece of event theatre" - The Telegraph

★★★★ "Haunting and thrillingly theatrical" - The Stage

★★★★ "The funniest, sexiest, most surprisingly emotional take on this story" - The Independent

Also see: Vanya Reviews Round-up

Frequently Asked Questions

Vanya is playing at the Duke of York's Theatre in London
The running time of Vanya is 1 hour 50 minutes (no interval)
Yes, Vanya has matinee performances on the following days: Wednesday, Saturday
No, sorry, Vanya has now completed its run and is no longer on sale.

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