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Platonov archiveRussian schoolteacher, Mikhail Platonov, has a problem, one he has lived with all his life - he's irresistible to women. Alongside the attentions of his home-loving wife, Sasha, he must also attend to the racing pulses of Maria Grekova, a young chemistry student, Sofya Yegorovna, a married acquaintance from his past, and most dangerously of all, one of Chekhov's greatest creations, Anna Petrovna, a formidably intelligent widow. If that wasn't enough, he's broke, in debt, and about to lose his home. For the sanity of everyone, and the stability of society, something must be done about Platonov. Set in the blazing heat of the middle of nowhere, complete with criminals who live in the forest and a runaway train, this freewheeling comedy is a cry of defiance at the adult traps of conventionality and moral hypocrisy. This beautiful early Chekhov is spectacularly set on a grand estate, featuring a giant swimming pool and on-stage fireworks. The play unfolds around Chekhov's anti-hero, Platonov, who is caught up in a tangled tale of love and confusion. This richly entertaining production by a truly great ensemble oozes authentic Russian spirit. Presented in Russian with English surtitles. Contains nudity.

Creatives/Company

Author: Anton Chekhov
Producer(s): BITE07, BITE07
Company: Maly Drama Theatre of St Petersburg
Director: Lev Dodin
Design: Alexy Porai-Koshits

Platonov

Platonov (Play) production archive for QTIX code T879684655. Details of all Platonov archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S076814696

Archive Listings

12 Mar 07
  to
18 Mar 07
Barbican Centre
West End, Greater London
Performance Details => Venue archive

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