UNCLE VANYA – LOFT FILMED PRODUCTION

Tuesday,16 December, 2025 at 7.30 p.m.

Main House

By Anton Chekhov, in a new version by David Fletcher

Directed by David Fletcher

Videographer Michael Wheeldon

AN UNMISSABLE CHANCE TO SEE THIS BEAUTIFUL, HIGHLY ACCLAIMED PRODUCTION, FILMED LIVE AT THE LOFT THEATRE IN OCTOBER 2024.

The Loft is proud to present their 2024 production of Uncle Vanya, filmed live at a performance.

“Chekhov’s melancholy masterpiece, Uncle Vanya, comes to The Loft Theatre in a magnificent production, directed by David Fletcher. Featuring the cream of The Loft’s actors, the company delivers a tragedy worthy of any stage, professional or otherwise. “Nick Le Mesurier Warwickshire World.

“David Fletcher’s Uncle Vanya at The Loft is a rare fusion of vision, artistry, and profound performance, breathing new life into this masterpiece….A revelatory and exquisitely crafted production” Mark Pitt Choppanews.

Sonya and her Uncle Vanya lead a difficult, uneventful life on their country estate, animated only by visits from the dashing local doctor. When Sonya’s famous father and his glamorous new wife unexpectedly turn up, old grudges return and new desires ignite. In the heat of summer, tempers boil over and forbidden lusts threaten to end in tragedy.

Anton Chekhov's play Uncle Vanya was first staged at the Moscow Arts Theatre in 1899. In this new compelling version by David Fletcher, the script illuminates these characters in the clearest light, fully embracing their tenderness, passion, sadness and comedy in this most exquisite of plays.

If you missed the original production, this is a wonderful opportunity to see the live filmed performance, in a new version of a Russian masterpiece. Is there anyone better than Chekhov to offer us a comedic and tragic focus on our humanity – our hopes, dreams and regrets.