Uncle Vanya
The Northern Irish premiere of Uncle Vanya, arguably one of the greatest plays ever written, in this version by Ireland's greatest playwright, Brian Friel.
Cast: Barbara Adair, Declan Conlon, Orla Fitzgerald, Conleth Hill, Paul Mallon, Stella McCusker, Ian McElhinney, Ciaran McIntyre, Siobhan McSweeney
Directed by Mick Gordon
Designed by Igor Vasiljev
Costume design by Maja Mirkovic
Lighting by Mark Howland
Sound design by Mike Furness
Double Olivier Award winner Conleth Hill leads a sensational Irish cast in this heart-breaking story of unrequited love. When Vanya’s brother-in-law returns to the country estate with his beautiful second wife, Elena, hidden passions break through and the lives of his entire family are thrown into turmoil.
People always say to a plain-looking woman, “You have beautiful hair; and such expressive eyes; and such a sweet nature.’ I have loved him for over six years now, Elena. Love him more than I ever loved anybody. I hear his voice all day long.
Mick Gordon is no stranger to the work of Brian Friel, having directed the Lyric’s acclaimed productions of Dancing at Lughnasa and The Home Place.