
The Orange Tree (OT) is an award-winning, independent theatre. Recognised as a powerhouse that creates high-quality productions of new and rediscovered plays, it entertains 70,000 people across the UK every year. In 2022 it is celebrating its 50thAnniversary and through its 50th Anniversary Campaign is raising funds to support the next generation of theatre-makers and to produce rarely seen plays.
The OT’s home in Richmond, South West London, is an intimate theatre with the audience seated all around the stage: watching a performance here is truly a unique experience. We believe in the power of dramatic stories to entertain, thrill and challenge us; plays that enrich our lives by enhancing our understanding of ourselves and each other.
As a registered charity (266128) sitting at the heart of its community, we work with 10,000 people in Richmond and beyond through participatory theatre projects for people of all ages and abilities. The Orange Tree Theatre’s mission is to enable audiences to experience the next generation of theatre talent, experiment with ground-breaking new drama and explore the plays from the past that inspire the theatre-makers of the present.
ORANGE TREE THEATRE RICHMOND – SEASON AT A GLANCE
THE SOLID LIFE OF SUGAR WATER
Until 12 November 2022
Mon – Sat 7.30pm (19 Oct at 7pm)
Thu & Sat 2.30pm (from 22 Oct)
Captioned Performance: Every performance will have creative captions
Audio Described Performances: Wed 26 Oct, 7.30pm; Tue 1 Nov 7.30pm; Sat 5 Nov, 2.30pm (matinee); Thu 10 Nov, 7.30pm
Distanced Performances: Tue 1 Nov 7:30pm Tue 8 Nov 7:30pm
Post Show Talk & Patrons’ Evening: Wed 26 Oct 7.30pm
OT On Screen: Tue 15 – Fri 18 Nov
ARMS AND THE MAN
19 November 2022 – 14 January 2023
Mon – Sat 7.30pm (23 Nov at 7pm)
Thu & Sat 2.30pm (from 26 Nov)
Captioned Performance: Wed 14 Dec 7.30pm
Audio Described Performance: Tue 13 Dec 7.30pm
Distanced Performances: Tue 13 Dec 7:30pm Wed 14 Dec 7:30pm
OT On Screen: Tue 17 – Fri 20 Jan
TWO BILLION BEATS
20 January – 4 February 2023
Mon – Sat 7.30pm (24 Jan at 7pm)
Thu & Sat 2.30pm (from 26 Jan)
Captioned Performance: Fri 3 Feb 7.30pm
Audio Described Performance: Thu 2 Feb 7.30pm
Distanced Performances: Thu 2 Feb 7:30pm Fri 3 Feb 7:30pm
Post Show Talk & Patrons’ Evening: Tue 31 Jan 7.30pm
GRIM BRENDA
14 February – 18 March 2023
Mon – Sat 7.30pm (21 Feb at 7pm)
Thu & Sat 2.30pm (from 18 Feb)
Captioned Performance: Tue 14 Mar 7.30pm
Audio Described Performance: Mon 13 Mar 7.30pm
Distanced Performances: Mon 13 Mar 7:30pm Tue 14 Mar 7:30pm
Post Show Talk & Patrons’ Evening: Tue 28 Feb 7.30pm
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Orange Tree Theatre Richmond News:
- Orange Tree Theatre announce cast for Arms and the Man
- Cast announced for Bryony Lavery’s Last Easter at Orange Tree Theatre
- Judi Dench in Conversation with Giles Brandreth to be streamed online
- Cast announced for UK Premiere of Amsterdam at Orange Tree Theatre
- Orange Tree Theatre announce cast for Rattigan’s While The Sun Shines
- REVIEW: Blood Knot, Orange Tree Theatre ✭✭✭
- Cast announced for Fugard’s Blood Knot at Orange Tree Theatre
- Casting announced for climate change play at Orange Tree Theatre
- Casting Announced for Joe White’s Debut Play Mayfly at Orange Tree
- REVIEW: Humble Boy, Orange Tree Theatre ✭✭✭✭