Tamsin Greig cast in Longing at Hampstead Theatre

Tamsin Greig

Tamsin Greig cast in Longing, based on two short stories by Anton Chekhov, adapted by William Boyd, at the Hampstead Theatre, a 325-seat venue in north London, from 28 Feb to 13 April 2013.

Directed by Nina Raine, the cast also includes John Sessions , Jonathan Bailey, Natasha Little, Eve Ponsonby, Catrin Stewart..

Tamsin Greig stage credits include Jumpy (Royal Court & Duke of York's), Little Dog Laughed (Garrick), Gethsemene (NT), God of Carnage (Geilgud) and Much Ado About Nothing and King John (RSC). TV includes Episodes and White Heat (BBC). She has played Debbie Aldridge in The Archers since 1991.

When Kolia is invited to visit his oldest friends on their Estate in the country he anticipates a pleasant break from Moscow life. But as the comedy of provincial life plays out around him, he finds himself adrift in a miasma of false expectations, missed opportunities and unspoken passions.

Designed by Lizzie Clachan , lighting by James Farncombe , sound by Gareth Fry.

- by Darren Dalglish