VANYA
VANYA
after Chekov adapted by Simon Stephens
Performed by William Ash
directed by Tony Mooney
Chekhov’s classic tale of love, art, sex and attempted murder in a fresh adaptation by Simon Stephens written to be performed by a solo actor.
Comedic and tragic, Chekhov’s examination of our shared humanity – our hopes, dreams and regrets – is thrust into sharp focus in VANYA. This fresh adaptation explores the kaleidoscope of human emotions harnessing the power of the intimate bond between actor and audience to delve deeper into the human psyche.
Performed by William Ash and directed by Tony Mooney.
William Ash is a familiar face on British television and can currently be seen playing Caleb Milligan in EMMERDALE. He’s widely known for his roles in WATERLOO ROAD, CLOCKING OFF, WANDERLUST opposite Toni Collette and THE TUNNEL alongside Clémence Poésy and Stephen Dillane. His other television credits include THE RISING, CONVICTION, PARANOID, THE LOCH, GREAT NIGHT OUT and INSPECTOR GEORGE GENTLY.
On stage, William has performed in the critically acclaimed one-man play YOU CAN SEE THE HILLS (Manchester Royal Exchange and The Young Vic), NORA: A DOLLS HOUSE (Manchester Royal Exchange), OF MICE AND MEN (Edinburgh Lyceum), THE GLOBE MYSTERIES (Shakespeare’s Globe), PORT (Manchester Royal Exchange), THE SUGAR SYNDROME and PRESENCE (The Royal Court Theatre) and JUNO AND THE PAYCOCK (Donmar Warehouse)
running time 80 minutes
Strong language warning and gunshot effects.
