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NT Live: Vanya (15)

Senior Community Screening

,Cinema 2
A man looks down to the side with a smile, holding his necklace.

Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya.

Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust into sharp focus in this one-man adaptation which explores the complexities of human emotions.


Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End, Vanya will be playing exclusively in cinemas in 2024. Directed by Simon Stephens (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time).

This screening will be shown with HoH Captions.

Adapted by Simon Stephens, after Anton Chekhov
Directed by Sam Yates
Designed by Rosanna Vize

Tagged with: Cinema Senior Community Screenings New releases

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Cinema 2

Location
Barbican Cinema 2 & 3 are located on Beech Street, a short walk from the Barbican’s Silk Street entrance. From Silk Street, you’ll see a zebra crossing that will take you across the road to the venue. 

Address
Beech Street
London
EC2Y 8DS

Public transport
The Barbican is widely accessible by bus, tube, train and by foot or bicycle. Plan your journey and find more route information in ‘Your Visit’ or book your car parking space in advance.