“A homecoming. A picnic. A party. A leavetaking. It’s an uncertain time. Change is coming, you can sniff it in the air.”

The Cherry Orchard is currently showing at Belvoir and boasts a large cast lead by Pamela Rabe.

The play, written by Russian playwright Anton Chekhov in 1903, has been adapted by Director, Eamon Flack, to comment on contemporary Australia.

This week, Ellen sat down with cast member, Mandela Mathia, to find out more.

When – 29 May – 27 June 2021

Where – Belvoir Theatre, Surry Hills

Socials – @belvoirst

Image Credit: Brett Boardman