The Seagull Tickets
Opens 15th January
This new translation of Chekhov’s tragi-comic masterwork about desire, ambition and the nature of art unfolds by candlelight.
The Seagull in London
Chekhov’s masterwork tragi-comedy The Seagull comes to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, on Bankside, this winter for a strictly limited run. Art, romance and desire collide in this gripping play, in a new translation from Rory Mullarky with direction by Caroline Steinbeis - the team behind the Globe’s 5-star production of Three Sisters. Secure your tickets today.
What Is Chekhov's The Seagull About?
On his uncle’s country estate, at a house by the lake, Konstantin Treplov stages a play to impress his mother, the ageing actress Irina Arkadina, casting his neighbour Nina in the avant-garde production. As Arkadina and her lover, the writer Boris Trigorin, arrive, alongside schoolteacher Semyon, the cynical Masha, and other guests, what begins as a performance soon devolves into a series of love triangles, generational clashes, and conflicts about art, ego and passion. But when the curtain falls, the repercussions of the evening will change each of the guests’ lives forever…
The History of The Seagull
The Seagull was written in 1895 and first performed in 1896. Generally considered to be the first of Chekhov’s four major plays, The Seagull draws inspiration from Shakespeare’s Hamlet. The Seagull had a notoriously rocky start at its premiere, with a hostile audience causing the lead actress to lose her voice from nerves. The production later became a success, in particular with seminal theatre practitioner and director Konstantin Stanislavski’s 1898 production.
The reception of Stanislavski's production led to the subsequent success of Chekhov’s later plays, and The Seagull remains a hugely influential piece of theatre. Notable productions include various West End and Broadway revivals starring John Gielgud, Judi Dench and Natalie Portman, amongst others.
The Creative Team of The Seagull
The Seagull is written by Anton Chekhov, in a new translation by Rory Mullarkey.
Chekhov (1860 – 1904) was a Russian playwright and short story writer, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest writers of all time. Highly influential in the field of realism, Chekhov’s notable works include The Cherry Orchard, Uncle Vanya, and Three Sisters.
Mullarkey is an award-winning translator and playwright. His credits include The Wolf from the Door at the Royal Court, Saint George and the Dragon for the National Theatre, and translations of Chekhov's Three Sisters for the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse and The Cherry Orchard for Bristol Old Vic.
JMK award winner Caroline Steinbeis directs. Mullarkey and Steinbeis have previously collaborated on Three Sisters for the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. Her other credits include Rutherford and Son for Sheffield Crucible, A Time to Reap for the National Theatre and The Broken Heart for the Globe Theatre.
Tickets for The Seagull at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse
Chekhov’s masterful classic unfolds by striking candlelight at the atmospheric Sam Wanamaker Playhouse this new year. This new translation of the timeless story about desire, ambition and the nature of art comes to London for a strictly limited run - don’t miss out; book tickets for The Seagull today.
Please note this production features suicide and animal cruelty, with references to child bereavement.
Show Times
| Matinee | Evening | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | - | 7.30pm |
| Tuesday | 2.00pm | 7.30pm |
| Wednesday | - | 7.30pm |
| Thursday | 2.00pm | - |
| Friday | - | 7.30pm |
| Saturday | 2.00pm | 7.30pm |
| Sunday | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are The Seagull tickets?
The Seagull tickets are priced from £6 to £102.
Where is The Seagull playing in London?
The Seagull is playing at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, 21 New Globe Walk, Bankside, London, SE1 9DT.
What is the age recommendation for The Seagull?
The Seagull is tBC. Children under 16 must be accompanied by and sat next to an adult.
Can I buy tickets for The Seagull at the box office?
Yes you can buy from the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse box office where you will pay the face value ticket price, sometimes with a small booking fee. Search on SeatPlan to get the best prices and deals in one search including discounts not available at the box office.
What is the refund / cancellation policy?
Tickets for The Seagull are generally non-refundable and non-exchangeable.
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