Written in 1896 this is a comic play of aspiration and failure. On a summer's day in a makeshift theatre by a lake, a bold new play is to be performed. It is the work of a young, would-be playwright, Konstantin, who is searching for a new, more authentic dramatic form. The play stars his beautiful muse and neighbour, Nina. The assembled family audience includes his actress mother, Arkadina, who has just arrived from Moscow with the famous novelist, Trigorin. What happens during, and in the days immediately after, this play's first performance will change not just the course of the summer, but the lives of everyone involved, for ever after. This masterly meditation on love and art is both comic and tragic, and marks the birth of the modern stage. Running time: 2hrs 25mins (with interval). Recommended age: 14+ (contains strong language and some nudity)| 11 Jun 13 to 22 Jun 13 | Derby Theatre Derby, Derbyshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 4 Jun 13 to 8 Jun 13 | Theatre Royal Bath, Bath & North East Somerset Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 29 May 13 to 1 Jun 13 | Richmond Theatre Outer London, Greater London Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 21 May 13 to 25 May 13 | Oxford Playhouse Oxford, Oxfordshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 14 May 13 to 18 May 13 | Northern Stage Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 1 May 13 to 11 May 13 | Citizens Theatre Glasgow Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 23 Apr 13 to 27 Apr 13 | Watford Palace Theatre Watford, Hertfordshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
| 11 Apr 13 to 20 Apr 13 | NST Campus Southampton, Hampshire Performance Details => Venue archive |
