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In 1920, sixteen years after Chekhov's death, a new and unknown play by him came to light. The bulky manuscript, in Chekhov's own hand, was found inside a safe deposit in a Moscow bank. The title page of the manuscript was missing, but the play has often been named after its hero, Platonov. Written when Chekhov was twenty-one,
Wild Honey stands in contrast to his later plays as it moves between the genres of melodrama, romantic comedy, farce and a darker comedy. Michael Frayn, whose own work shows a similar diversity, has masterfully remodelled (and cut several hours from) Chekhov's original, while remaining true to its spirit.
Cast/Performers
Duncan Brown (Platonov),
Liz Leonard,
Rosemary Taylor,
Glenda Quinnell,
Ian Cowpland,
Keith Willoughby,
Dominic Campbell,
Ian Klemen,
Bob HustwayteCreatives/Company
Author:
Michael Frayne (from the play without a name by Anton Chekhov)
Producer:
The StablesTranslation:
Michael FraynAdapted by:
Michael FraynDirector:
Chris LaceyDesign:
Andrew White