First Look: New Uncle Vanya production shots of Richard Armitage, Toby Jones, and more

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The new [**Sonia Friedman**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/tickets/sonia-friedman-productions) production of [***Uncle Vanya***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/4343/uncle-vanya-tickets.aspx) is now in full swing at the [**Harold Pinter Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/26/harold-pinter-theatre.aspx) and will soon hold its official opening night next week.
Production images of *Uncle Vanya* taken by © **Johan Persson**.
### *Uncle Vanya* production shots released for new West End version **Conor McPherson**'s new adaptation of **Anton Chekhov**'s literary masterpiece *Uncle Vanya* is now in previews at [**The Pinter**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/26/harold-pinter-theatre.aspx). The star-studded cast of *Uncle Vanya *features **Aimee Lou Wood** as Sonya, **Anna Calder-Marshall **as Nana, **Ciarán Hinds** as Professor Serebryakov, **Dearbhla Molloy** as Grandmaman, **Peter Wight** as Telegin, **Richard Armitage** as Astrov, **Rosalind Eleazar **as Yelena, and **Toby Jones** as the eponymous Uncle Vanya. The classic play centres on a dysfunctional family that falls victim to feuds and irreparable damage. The new West End production is directed by **Ian Rickson** ([***Translations***](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/4317/translations-tickets.aspx)) with features design by **Rae Smith**, lighting design by **Bruno Poet**, music by **Stephen Warbeck**, sound design by **Ian Dickinson**, and casting by **Amy Ball**. *Uncle Vanya *at [**London's Harold Pinter Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/26/harold-pinter-theatre.aspx) marks Armitage's fist stage role in six years, having last starred in **Arthur Miller**'s revival of *The Crucible. *McPherson, who adapted the Chekhov piece, is also currently enjoying a West End run of his *[**Girl From the North Country**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2673/girl-from-the-north-country-tickets.aspx) *adaptation, playing at the [**Gielgud Theatre**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/22/gielgud-theatre.aspx) **until 1 February 2020**.* [**GFTNC**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/musical/2673/girl-from-the-north-country-tickets.aspx)* is expected to open on Broadway later this year.  The piece marks Armitage's return to the stage six years after he appeared in the revival of **Arthur Miller**'s *The Crucible*. McPherson's *Girl from the North Country* is currently running in the West End, and will open on Broadway later this year. ## *Uncle Vanya* West End tickets available now with no booking fees! You don't want to miss the revival of Anton Chekhov's fantastic drama, featuring a stellar cast and creative team. *Uncle Vanya *is now booking at the [**Harold Pinter Theatre in London**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/venue/26/harold-pinter-theatre.aspx) **until 2 May 2020 **and is currently on special offer with no booking fees. Tickets for *Uncle Vanya *starring Richard Armitage and Toby Jones are in especially high demand, so be sure to **book your tickets** early to **secure the best seats at the Harold Pinter Theatre at the best prices** whilst stocks last!
🎟️ [**Book tickets for *Uncle Vanya *showing at the Harold Pinter Theatre now with no booking fees**](https://www.londontheatredirect.com/play/4343/uncle-vanya-tickets.aspx).

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