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The Seagull

Nuffield Theatre, Southampton
From: Thursday, 11th April 2013
To: Saturday, 20 April 2013

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Synopsis

Written in 1896 this is a comic play of aspiration and failure. Nina aspires to be an actress, Kostya a writer. Madame Arkadina and Trigorin are already these things. Can the young people's dreams come true or will they sour when confronted with the adult world?

Our Review:

David Jobson - 16 April 2013

Under the direction of award winning Blanche McIntyre, this modern update of Anton Chekov�s The Seagull is fascinating to watch.

Adapted by John Donnelly, this production still retains the melancholic atmosphere of the play as it follows the conflicts between four different artists who desire love and admiration.

In addition the production has a firm cast. Abigail Cruttenden does not display much grandeur as Arkadina, but she plays the overbearing and vain actress well. Alexander Cobb shines as a tortured and sour Konstantin who longs for his mother�s acceptance. A highlight of the play comes during their ironic argument in the third scene, as they insult each other�s artistic integrity amidst oohs from the audience. Pearl Chanda meanwhile is an innocent and passionate Nina, but by the end she gives a touching and dignified performance.

Gyuri Sarossy produces a reclusive and contented Boris, but by the third scene Arkadina�s hold on him is clearly s...

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