The Seagull

The Seagull London tickets

Chekhov’s timeless story of ambition, power and desire in the candlelit intimiate venue next to The Globe. The Seagull playing a limited run at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.

About The Seagull

Arkadina, a celebrated actress whose larger-than-life presence dominates both the stage and her personal relationships. Arriving at her family's country estate for the weekend, she finds herself caught in a storm of conflicting desires. Her playwright son, Konstantin struggles to step out of her shadow as he pursues his own artistic ambitions and her lover Trigorin (Tom Burke) becomes the object of affection for the aspiring young actress Nina.

As their lives entwine and they each grapple with their desires, ambitions, and disappointments, Chekhov's timeless story unfolds in a gripping tale of vanity, power and sacrifices made in the name of art.

Facts and critical acclaim

• The entire initial ticket release for The Seagull at the Barbican sold out in record time.
• Cate Blanchett has been nominated for eight Oscars, winning twice!
• Duncan Macmillan, who adapts the show, is the playwright behind the critically acclaimed, award-winning plays; Lungs, Every Brilliant Thing and People, Places and Things. 
• The Seagull was first translated into English in 1909. Since then 25 English translations have been published. Globally there are hundreds of versions in almost every language.

The Seagull Creatives

• Translated by - Rory Mullarkey
• Directed by - Caroline Steinbeis