Anton Chekhov

A night of…

 A triple-bill of Chekhov’s finest shorts.

Join us for an evening dedicated to Anton Chekhov’s short masterpieces. This evening features three of the Russian master's most beloved short plays.

Experience the fiery battle of the sexes in The Bear, the hauntingly beautiful reflections of an aging actor in Swansong, and the frantic chaos of failed romance in The Proposal. From explosive arguments over property and pedigree to quiet momtents of theatrical nostalgia, these three masterpieces prove that while the world may change, the absurdity of the human heart remains timeless.

Join us for a night of quick wit, high drama, and the bittersweet humor that only Chekhov can provide! 

Tired Horses go Off Topic!

This evening of Chekhov is a special joint venture between Tired Horses Theatre and Off Topic Theatre.

This partnership is born from a shared love of character-driven drama and a desire to explore the messy, hilarious, and heartbreaking realities of the human condition. Together, we are thrilled to bring these Chekhov masterpieces to a modern stage.

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What you need to know

Running Time

Approximately two hours 30 minutes, including a 20-minute interval

Suitable for ages

16+

Access FOR THE Performance

Access is via a flight of stairs.

Date

20th February 2026

Venue

The Studio Beyond

63 Wood Street L1 4AL

STANDARD: £12

CONCESSION: £7

Processing fee of £1

tickets

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Meet the Cast

  • Ava Cannon

    YELENA IVANOVNA POPOVA

    NATALYA STEPANOVNA

    NIKITA IVANYCH

  • Clayton Travis

    LUKA

    IVAN VASILIEVICH LOMOV

  • Joseph Madders

    GRIGORY STEPANOVICH SMIRNOV

    VASILY VASILYICH SVETLOVIDOV 

    STEPAN STEPANOVICH CHUBUKOV

  • Ava Cannon (She/Her) is a 22 year old actor, theatre maker and clown from the North West. Having trained at the Arden School of Theatre, Ava has a passion for creating physical and verbatim theatre. Ava has worked alongside theatre companies including Ugly Bucket and Tmesis Theatre. Ava is currently assistant directing a production of The Importance Of Being Earnest alongside Off Topic Theatre.

  • Clayton Travis (He/Him) is a theatre maker, facilitator and director. As a Liverpool native, he has a particular interest in creating theatre for social change alongside producing engaging productions with Off Topic Theatre. Clayton is a current graduate of LIPA, completing a BA (Hons) in Applied Theatre and Community Drama and has recently begun working for the YMCA as a youth worker.

    Recent directing credits include: Treasure Island, Breezeblock Park and The Tempest.

  • Joseph Madders (He/Him) is an North-West Actor, Director and Playwright now based in Scotland. He studied Theatre Studies and Philosophy at The University of Glasgow, where he also Mastered in Feminist Philosophy.

    As a performer Joseph has treaded many boards, notably, Liverpool's Royal Court and Glasgow's Citizens Theatre. He has played numerous roles up and down the North-West, from Sweeney Todd, to Mercutio, to Cain in The Chester Mystery Plays.

    Joseph authored Tired Horses own Malion which debuted at the 2024 Edinburgh Fringe.