The Seagull

About The Seagull

The Seagull at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is Chekhov’s twentieth-century classic, and the first of his four major plays. Set in a house by a lake, it follows an actress, her lover, her playwright son and an aspiring performer as a play within a play develops into a story of art, ego and love.

Caroline Steinbeis and Rory Mullarkey, who worked on Three Sisters at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, return as director and translator. The production is inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet.

As the curtain falls, the play asks what is left behind. Its focus on family, ambition and creative rivalry makes it a strong choice for anyone looking for a classic drama with a clear emotional centre.

Key facts: Chekhov’s The Seagull; directed by Caroline Steinbeis; translated by Rory Mullarkey; set in a house by a lake; inspired by Hamlet.

Before you book

This play features suicide and animal cruelty, with references to child bereavement. Children under 3 do not require a ticket. No exchanges or refunds are available after purchase.

Venue

Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

For access information, please contact the Box office.