The Seagull

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Event The Seagull
Venue St James Theatre (1930-), Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand
First Date 14 August 2007
Last Date 14 August 2007
Dates Estimated No
Status Professional
World Premiere No
Part of a Tour Yes
Description Anton Chekhov's masterpiece threads comic and tragic situations in the lives of a famous actress, her son and their lovers. As the young strive for fulfilment, their older counterparts look back to youthful dreams that remain unrealised.
Primary Genre Theatre - Spoken Word
Secondary Genre Drama
Organisations
Contributors
Name Function Notes
Frances Barber Actor Arkadina
Monica Dolan Actor Masha
Romola Garai Actor Nina
Richard Goulding Actor Konstantin
Jonathan Hyde Actor Dr Dorn
Melanie Jessop Actor Polina
Gerald Kyd Actor Trigorin
Ian McKellen Actor Sorin
Ben Meyjes Actor Medvedenko
Guy Williams Actor Shamrayev
Christopher Oram Designer
Trevor Nunn Director
Anton Chekhov Playwright
Works
Text Nationality Russia
Further Information Toured with King Lear William Gaunt alternated Sorin in the Auckland season. English text, created by Trevor Nunn in consultation with the company in rehearsal from a literal translation by Noah Birksted-Bree. ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre, Auckland, from 19 Aug 2007 to 26 Aug 2007.
Event Status Completed
Data Set Theatre Aotearoa
Event Identifier 193742