Full cast for Cranford stage adaptation confirmed

The Orange Tree Theatre has announced the full cast for Cranford, a new adaptation by Lin Coghlan and Shaun McKenna based on the novel by Elizabeth Gaskell.

Tamsin Greig, previously announced as Matty Jenkyns, will be joined by Sara Crowe as Mrs Forester, Abigail Cruttenden as Deborah Jenkyns and Lady Glenmire, Saffron Dey as Martha and Young Matty, Alexandra Gilbreath as Miss Pole, Jonny Glynn as Older Peter, Signor Brunoni, Mr Johnson, Rev Jenkyns and Mulliner, Michael Lumsden as Tom Holbrook, Dr Hoggins and Dobson, Robert Merriam as Jem Hearn and Young Peter, Sara Powell as Mrs Jamieson, and Phoebe Pryce as Eliza Cleghorn.

Set in the 1840s, the play follows the residents of the small town of Cranford as changes in the outside world begin to affect their close-knit community.

Cranford is co-created and directed by Josh Roche, who reunites with Coghlan and McKenna following their adaptation of The Forsyte Saga at the RSC.

The production has set and costume design by Natalie Johnson, lighting design by Jamie Platt, sound design and composition by Max Pappenheim, casting consultation by Jacob Sparrow, assistant direction by Charlotte Rogers and associate costume design by Evelien Van Camp.

Cranford runs at the Orange Tree Theatre from 3 November 2026 to 16 January 2027, with a press night on 13 November.