Stephen Mangan in The Cherry Orchard

Stephen Mangan is an acclaimed British actor, writer, and presenter known for his television roles in The Split, Episodes, and Green Wing. He is set to star alongside Kristin Scott Thomas in a major new production of The Cherry Orchard.

Stephen Mangan in The Cherry Orchard

Stephen Mangan joins Kristin Scott Thomas in a major new West End production of Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, opening at the Harold Pinter Theatre in October 2026. The casting follows Mangan’s acclaimed run in Florian Zeller’s comedy The Truth at the Apollo Theatre. The Cherry Orchard is considered one of the greatest plays in the modern repertoire, and anticipation for this revival is high. Book now so you don’t miss out.

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About Stephen Mangan

Stephen Mangan is a British actor, writer, and presenter, and a graduate of Cambridge University and RADA. His career is defined by a rare ability to blend razor-sharp comic timing with genuine dramatic vulnerability, a combination that has made him one of the most versatile performers of his generation across stage and screen. He made his breakthrough television performance as the title character in Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years, before going on to headline some of British comedy and drama’s most celebrated titles.

Theatre Credits

Mangan has an extensive West End and subsidised-theatre career, spanning classic revivals, celebrated comedy, and major new writing.

Originated the role of Nick opposite his The Split co-star Nicola Walker in the world premiere of Unicorn at the Garrick Theatre
Played the title role’s central figure in The Norman Conquests at the Old Vic, transferring to Broadway and earning him a Tony Award nomination
Led the Olivier Award-winning Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense at the Duke of York’s Theatre
Starred in Noël Coward’s Private Lives at the Donmar Warehouse
Appeared in Much Ado About Nothing at the Playhouse Theatre, Hay Fever at the Savoy Theatre, and Noises Off at the Piccadilly Theatre
Appeared in The School for Scandal with the Royal Shakespeare Company
Appeared in Rules for Living at the National Theatre and A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic
Appeared in Birthday and The People Are Friendly, both at the Royal Court
Appeared in The Birthday Party at the Harold Pinter Theatre
Appeared in The Man in the White Suit at Wyndham’s Theatre
Starred in Florian Zeller’s The Truth at the Apollo Theatre

Film and Television Credits

Mangan is best known for his television roles including 5 seasons of Episodes, opposite Tamsin Greig and Matt LeBlanc, The Split with Nicola Walker, BAFTA winning sitcom Green Wing, I’m Alan Partridge and Free Agents.

Other notable film and television credits include The Split (BBC), Episodes (Showtime/BBC), Green Wing (Channel 4), I’m Alan Partridge (BBC), Free Agents (BBC), Dirk Gently (BBC America), Adrian Mole: The Cappuccino Years (BBC), Sword of Honour (Channel 4), Breathe (Bleecker Street), Billy Elliot (Universal), Rush (Universal), Postman Pat: The Movie (StudioCanal, voice).

Book The Cherry Orchard Tickets

The Cherry Orchard opens at the Harold Pinter Theatre in October 2026, starring Stephen Mangan alongside Kristin Scott Thomas in Chekhov’s celebrated drama. With two major stage and screen names leading a high-profile new production, demand is expected to be strong, so early booking is recommended.

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