Winner of Best Revival at the Olivier Awards 2024
Winner of Best Play Revival at the WhatsOnStage Awards 2024

Can you imagine if it was possible to completely change the way you live your life? To look at your life and ask yourself what you would do if it died. If your old life died. It ended. And then take what’s left of your real life and live it properly. How can I do that, Michael? Where do I start?

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, 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.

This edition was published to coincide with the West End premiere starring Andrew Scott in September 2023.

Adapted by: Simon Stephens