New production images released for Cranford at the Orange Tree Theatre starring Tamsin Greig

See newly released production images for the new stage adaptation of the TV show and novel Cranford by writers Lin Coghlan and Shaun McKenna, and starring Black Books actress and comedian Tamsin Greig.

Production photos of Cranford at the Orange Tree Theatre have been released ahead of its opening night later this week (13 November 2026). The bold new adaptation of Elizabeth Gaskell’s beloved novel and the Channel 4 TV series starring Judi Dench, is from writers Lin Coghlan and Shaun McKenna and is directed by Josh Roche.

Photos: Tamsin Greig stars in Cranford at the Orange Tree Theatre

  

Cast and creative team highlights for Cranford

Cranford promises to bring Gaskell’s 1853 masterpiece vividly to life with an exceptional cast led by Tamsin Greig, and is set to run at the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond, London until 16 January 2027. Greig plays Matty Jenkyns in the production, who is the heart of a close-knit community of formidable women governed by peculiar customs and unspoken rules.

Joining her in the cast are:

• Sara Crowe (as Mrs Forester)
• Abigail Cruttenden (Deborah Jenkyns/Lady Glenmire)
• Saffron Dey (Martha/Young Matty)
• Alexandra Gilbreath (Miss Pole)
• Jonny Glynn (Older Peter/Signor Brunoni/Mr Johnson/Rev Jenkyns/Mulliner)
• Michael Lumsden (Tom Holbrook/Dr Hoggins/Dobson)
• Robert Merriam (Jem Hearn/Young Peter)
• Sara Powell (Mrs Jamieson)
• Phoebe Pryce (Eliza Cleghorn)  

Director Josh Roche also reunites with writers Lin Coghlan and Shaun McKenna following their widely acclaimed adaptation of The Forsyte Saga for the RSC and Park Theatre.

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