The Seagull, Richmond Theatre

A Headlong and The Nuffield, Southampton production

The Seagull

by Anton Chekhov
in a new version by John Donnelly

'A beautiful young girl lives by a lake all her life, like you. She loves this lake. She's happy and free, like that bird was once. Then a man comes along and for no reason at all – what do you think he does? He destroys her.'

A play about unrequited love - a story about how we create stories - and one of the greatest plays of the modern era. In The Seagull, Chekhov explores emotion, creativity and romantic conflict with the clarity of a doctor and the heart of a poet. John Donnelly's new version brings to startling life the rawness, beauty and humour of Chekhov's first major play. 

A co-production between the multi award-winning Headlong (Artistic Director Rupert Goold), renowned for their innovative, accessible re-imaginings of classic texts, and The Nuffield, Southampton. Headlong's recent work includes Medea, Boys, Romeo and Juliet, Earthquakes in London, The Effect and ENRON.

 Director Blanche McIntyre    

 In association with Derby Theatre 

'The country’s most exciting touring company'
Daily Telegraph

'Headlong is one of the jewels of regional theatre'
Independent
 

Some strong language, age guidance 14+
 

Production photos by Tristram Kenton
 

A Platform event will be held post show in the auditorium for approximately 45min – 1hour.

The event will feature Blanche McIntyre (Director), John Donnelly (Writer) and other guests. Hosted by Dan Rebellato.

This is a free event, in order to book for it please select 'Platform Event' from the discount options when choosing your ticket price and your tickets will print with a voucher for the event.

Booking fees are included in ticket prices as follows:

General Tickets: £10.00 - £25.00 + Booking Fees: £1.90 - £2.90

Premium Seats: £25.00 - £29.50 + Booking Fees: £2.90

In addition, all bookings made through ATG Tickets for this venue are subject to a £2.85 Transaction fee.