Les Estivales de Carpe Diem

Come and see an open-air theatre performance in the heart of the Domaine de la Morosière, featuring Anton Chekhov’s play *The Cherry Orchard*

The Carpe Diem cultural association is presenting an open-air theatre production at the Domaine de la Morisière, directed by Stéphane Belland. This event invites audience members to take their seats in the stands, which can accommodate 250 people, to enjoy a classic work from the theatrical repertoire.

The evening’s programme centres on Anton Chekhov’s play *The Cherry Orchard*. The plot follows the character of Lyubov, who returns to her family estate after several years abroad. Faced with a rapidly changing Russian society, she and her family attempt to save their estate and its remarkable cherry orchard, which are threatened with ruin and coveted by their neighbour, the entrepreneur Lopakhine. This play is a light-hearted and nostalgic comedy featuring endearing characters grappling with a changing world.

To help you plan your evening, doors open at 8.15 pm, and the actors take to the stage at 9.00 pm. Seating is unreserved, with the exception of the first two central rows, which are reserved for people with hearing impairments or reduced mobility. Audience members are welcome to bring their own cushion or folding chair for comfort, and it is advisable to bring something to cover up with, as evenings in the open air can be chilly. Before the show, you can also settle down by the nearby pond for a ‘zero-waste’ picnic.