The Cherry Orchard

Mars Theatre Group Shanghai
The Cherry Orchard - La Cerisaie - 樱桃园 - Théâtre des Champs-Élysées - Mars Theatre Group Shanghai - Theatre in Paris - Tickets
Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

From 03/07 to 05/07/2026

Other languages with surtitles
The Cherry Orchard - La Cerisaie - 樱桃园 - Théâtre des Champs-Élysées - Mars Theatre Group Shanghai - Theatre in Paris - Tickets
The Cherry Orchard

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Location

Théâtre des Champs-Élysées
15 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
Capacity 1905 seats

Duration

2 h 50 min

With intermission


Details

Classic Theatre

For all audiences

In Chinese with French and English surtitles


Highlights: The Cherry Orchard

Anton Chekhov’s final play, The Cherry Orchard, is a deeply moving farewell — to an era, to a social class, to a certain way of seeing the world. First staged in 1904 at the Moscow Art Theatre, it has never stopped crossing borders, because it captures that precise moment when everything is about to shift — and yet people carry on as if nothing will ever change.

 

From 3 to 5 July 2026, the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées welcomes a rare and compelling production: The Cherry Orchard (樱桃园) performed in Chinese, created in 2024 by the Lithuanian director Rimas Tuminas, who passed away recently. Renowned for his mastery of atmosphere, silence and visual poetry, Tuminas offers here an adaptation that is both sensitive and profoundly theatrical, performed by an entirely Chinese cast.

 

Premiered in Shanghai in August 2024 under the artistic direction of Jin Xing, who also takes the leading role, this The Cherry Orchard follows the return of a landowner to her family estate on the eve of its auction sale. Faced with debt, practical solutions and mounting urgency, she clings to memory — until the inevitable happens: the estate is sold to a former peasant turned entrepreneur, and the sharp sound of the trees being felled echoes in the distance.

 

Suspended between nostalgia, irony and quiet dread, Chekhov explores the collapse of the aristocracy and the illusions of a rising bourgeoisie. A Russian story, yet a universal one — and in this Chinese-language production, it resonates with renewed power, like a mirror held up to our own times of upheaval.

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Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

15 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris

History and Fun Facts about the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées

Hosting one of the most lavishing concert halls in all of Paris, Champs- Élysées is the true definition of architectural beauty with its historic foundation. Inaugurated on April 2nd, 1913, the structure is quite large comprising three auditoriums: Théâtre des Champs- Élysées, The Comédie des Champs- Élysées, Studio des Champs- Élysées, and a restaurant. The main theatre which has 1905 seats is Italian styled and originally constructed to host guests visiting the theatre to watch opera shows and concerts. This was the first theatre in Paris to be built completely from reinforced concrete instead of steel.

 

Over the years the famed theatre has hosted many recognized artists such as the beautiful cabaret dancer Josephine Baker, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Oscar Peterson, Stravinsky, Richard Strauss, and many other entertainers from our cherished olden day era. In 2005 the main room in the theatre was renovated in order to improve the acoustics, it is confirmed that during a show the sounds are very clear, almost as if you were up close to the stage. Théâtre des Champs- Élysées is one of the most frequently visited monuments in Paris, on an annual basis more than 300,000 people attend programs from contemporary dance and ballet recitals to orchestras, operas, and other concerts. Carrying a number of diverse performances of different genres, the theatre attracts audience members of all ages. 


Fast facts
Capacity: 1,905
Handicap Accessible: Yes
Air conditioning: No
Heating: Yes
Coat Check: Yes (paid service)

Theatre des Champs-Élysees ceiling ©Hartl Meyer
Theatre des Champs-Élysees stairs ©Hartl Meyer
Theatre des Champs-Élysees façade ©Hartl Meyer
Theatre des Champs-Élysees view from seats Wkimedia
Theatre des Champs-Élysees full house ©Hartl Meyer
Theatre des Champs-Élysees façade ©Hartl Meyer
Theatre des Champs-Élysées painted ceiling Wikimedia
Theatre des Champs-Élysées plan de salle seating plan

FAQ

How do I get to Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in the 8th arrondissement of Paris?

The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées is accessible by:
Metro: Line 1 (station Franklin D. Roosevelt), line 9 (station Franklin D. Roosevelt and Alma Marceau)
RER: Line C (station Pont de l’Alma)
Address: 15 avenue Montaigne, 75008 Paris
In case of difficulty, our hotline can be reached during our business hours. Please see the footer of this page for our contact details.

What do I do when I get to Théâtre des Champs-Élysées?

We invite you to arrive 20 minutes before the beginning of The Cherry Orchard at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, and present your voucher at the front desk. Théâtre des Champs-Élysées’s English-speaking staff members will guide you to your seats.
The auditorium doors close as soon as the performance begins. The first latecomers are placed in late boxes with a limited number of seats.
Those who arrive later will have to wait for the interval (if there is one), watching the broadcast of the performance on screens located around the perimeter of the Orchestra, in order to get back to their seats.

How long does The Cherry Orchard at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées last?

The Cherry Orchard at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées lasts approximately 2 hours and 50 minutes, with intermission.

Is The Cherry Orchard for an international audience or French speakers?

For both! The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées has been welcoming audiences from all over the world for 30 years. The Cherry Orchard, is played in Chinese with surtitles provided in both French and English so that international audiences can appreciate this theatre piece in this incredible Parisian venue.

Where will I be seated, and will I see the surtitles* properly?

At Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, there are a maximum of four categories available for The Cherry Orchard. The Théâtre des Champs-Élysées has an Italian-style auditorium, i.e. in the shape of a horseshoe. The surtitles are projected on both sides of the stage. Seats in categories 1, 2 and 3 give a good view of the stage and the surtitles. Category 4, on the other hand, offers reduced visibility.
You can find the seating plan in the theatre’s "photo" section on this page.
*Surtitles (also called supertitles) are the theatre equivalent of subtitles. That’s because in French “sur” means “above”. At Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, the text is projected on the sides of the auditorium.

Can I choose my seat when booking?

When purchasing tickets, choose your preferred category and you will be allocated the best available seats in that category!
Please note that tickets of the same category that are booked during the same purchase session, in the same booking order on our website are always assigned side by side. To be sure of this, make sure all of your tickets are in the same category and are included in your shopping cart at the time of purchase.
You can find the seating plan in the theatre’s "photo" section on this page.
If there are no available adjacent seating arrangements, our customer service team will contact you before the booking is confirmed.

Is there a dress code at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées?

There is no specific dress code at Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, but proper attire is appreciated. Many Parisians will arrive directly from work, dressed in business casual or chic attire.