The Royal Court Theatre presents

The Seagull at the Walter Kerr Theatre ( Archived )

By Anton Chekhov

16 September - 21 December 2008

Walter Kerr Theatre, New York

The Royal Court Theatre production of Anton Chekhov's The Seagull has transferred to New York, playing at the Walter Kerr Theatre until 21 December. This production received its premiere at the Royal Court Theatre early last year.

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Kristin Scott Thomas reprises her Oliver Award-winning performance as Arkadina alongside original cast members Mackenzie Crook as Konstantin, Art Malik as Dorn, Carey Mulligan as Nina, Pearce Quigley as Medvedenko, Peter Wight as Sorin, Christopher Patrick Nolan as Yakov and Mary Rose as the Maid. American actor Peter Sarsgaard joins the cast as Trigorin, with Zoe Kazan as Masha.

For further details visit www.seagulltheplay.com, or book tickets online at www.newyorkcitytheatre.com/theaters/walterkerrtheater/theater.html

Anton Chekhov

Writer

Ian Rickson

Director

Christopher Hampton

Translation

Reviews

Magnificent – the finest production of Chekhov that I have ever known. A once-in-a-lifetime event” Ben Brantley, New

— York Times

revelation – reverberates with greatness

— Associated Press

A terrific theatrical experience. I have seen a production of The Seagull so immediate and alive

— The Record

Ian Rickson’s visually stark, emotionally luscious production is Chekhov to cherish

— Newsday

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