Uncle Vanya
Experience Nicolas Bro as Uncle Vanya in Chekhov’s classic, reimagined in contemporary rural Denmark—where change is hard to accept.
By Anton Chekhov, adapted by Yana Ross and the ensemble
'Life in the countryside is wonderful,' or so they say—but not for Sonja and her Uncle Vanya. For 25 years, they have worked tirelessly to keep the family farm afloat, in part to support Sonja’s father, a professor living in the city. Now, having retired and fallen on hard times, he has moved to the farm with his much younger wife, Jelena—whose beauty proves a dangerous distraction for both Vanya and the doctor, Astrov.
Astrov, a passionate environmentalist, eagerly speaks of his visionary forestry project, designed to improve people’s health. Yet even he succumbs to the apathy and inertia that seem to hang over the farm. As work is neglected, alcohol fuels a collective self-pity—a state of longing for lost dreams and unfulfilled love. But the torpor is shattered when the professor suddenly announces his plan to sell the farm for a quick profit. What will become of Vanya and the land they have sacrificed so much to preserve?
This adaptation of Uncle Vanya is directed by Lithuanian-American Yana Ross, with German set designer Bettina Meyer and a stellar cast of Danish actors. With Chekhov’s signature blend of humour and melancholy, the production sharply contrasts manual labour with intellectual pursuits—and the tensions between rural and urban life.
Recommended from 14 years old
Creative team
Dramatiker
- Anton Tjekhov
Iscenesættelse og bearbejdelse
- Yana Ross
Scenografi og kostumedesign
- Bettina Meyer
Assisterende instruktør
- Matilda Belin Larsson
Lysdesign
- Michael Breiner
Lyddesign
- Jonas Vest
Koreografi
- Mia Hellberg
Oversættelse
- Niels Brunse
Cast
Alexander, professor emeritus
Jens Jørn Spottagparticipating
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Helena, Alexanders hustru
Sofia Nolsøeparticipating
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Sonja, Alexanders datter
Mathilde Arcelparticipating
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Maria, Vanjas mor og Sonjas mormor
Tina Gylling Mortensenparticipating
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Vanja, Marias søn og Sonjas onkel
Nicolas Broparticipating
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Mikael, læge
Mads Rømer Brolin-Taniparticipating
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Jens Jensen, tidligere gårdejer
Morten Brovnparticipating
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