The Seagull
The Seagull
Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut as Nina in Anya Reiss’ unique 21st century modernisation of Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull, with direction by Jamie Lloyd. Starring alongside Clarke will be Jason Barnett, Robert Glenister, Tom Rhys Harries, Mika Onyx Johnson, Gerald Kyd, Daniel Monks, Sara Powell, Indira Varma and Sophie Wu.
A young woman is desperate for fame and a way out. A young man is pining after the woman of his dreams. A successful writer longs for a sense of achievement. An actress wants to fight the changing of the times. In an isolated home in the countryside where dreams are in tatters, hopes dashed, hearts broken and there is nowhere left to turn, the only option is to turn on each other.
Following on from the return of the critically-acclaimed, five-star production of Cyrano de Bergerac, The Jamie Lloyd Company brings Chekhov’s masterpiece to the Harold Pinter Theatre from 29 June for 11 weeks only.
- Booking Information
Performances at 2.30pm on Wednesday 27th July and 2.30 & 7.30m on Wednesday 3rd of August will be filmed.
- Cast
The appearance of any member of cast is subject to change and may be affected by contracts, holiday, illness, or events beyond the producers' control
- Good To Know
Performances at 2.30pm on Wednesday 27th July and 2.30 & 7.30m on Wednesday 3rd of August will be filmed.
Additional Details & FAQ
- Access Information
For More information on accessibility please call 0800 912 6971.
- Cancellation Policy
No refund or exchanges are available after purchase.
- Suitable For Children
Suitable for children 12 years and older
- Where Do I Go
Panton St, West End, London SW1Y 4DN
Reviews
David Roberts
Sep 9, 2022
Well acted but this director uses the cork box - not an ideal set for a realistic masterpiece. If I had wanted a radio play I wouldn't have gone to a theatre. The Pinter has had a run of very good productions but this wasn't one of them.
Sally
Sep 8, 2022
Amazing how the actors kept us interested with only chairs and conversation so well done
Jo
Sep 4, 2022
Chekhov definitely one for to pass on. It was dire and left as the second act started.
Rachel
Aug 24, 2022
I went expecting something difficult, but was completely engaged from the start. Brilliant production and incredible acting. Brings a classic play to life.
John McCreesh
Aug 20, 2022
I found it difficult to hear a lot of the actors, found I couldn't follow the play, to the point where I lost interest and left the theatre in the interval. Stalls D4 Although I wear hearing aids, I normally have no problem hearing.
Rick
Aug 18, 2022
pretentious
Sally Lambert
Aug 18, 2022
A very different way of doing Chekhov , and although I missed the ‘traditional ‘ sets , the play did not suffer for lack of them! The production really focused the mind : in a very Shakespearean way we went to ‘hear’ the play and the sound quality was super (we were on the back row of the gods). The modernisation showed the timelessness of Chekhov’s themes of self delusion, frustration, selfishness and ennui!
Misty
Aug 16, 2022
Although I fully understand the modern concept of the play, the stage should have a more human scenery. Emilia Clarke has been put in the first place as the leading actress but Indira Varma stole the show.
Antonio Cannata
Aug 16, 2022
Indira Varma is the only one keeping together the show and is worth the price of the ticket. The plot is really heavy and depressing. No scene. Makes it hard to follow and enjoy. Emilia Clarke acting is quite flat (honestly overrated by the reviews available).
Jo
Aug 11, 2022
Play was fantastic but unfortunately had to leave at the interval as too hot to remain. Which was a real shame!
TAL
Jul 29, 2022
With minimal staging and lighting, and a lack of costumes, this production rests on the acting. Supposedly written as a comedy, the ennui of the Russian bourgeois in the Countryside is skilfully drawn out in this version of 'The Gull'. Stand out performances are from Indira Varma and Robert Glenister, with Sophie Wu adding dark comedy to the mix.
SJ
Jul 24, 2022
The actors were incredible, the play itself not so much. Indira Varma stole the show in my opinion but they were all very memorable to be fair for bringing life to what is a very average play.
Mr Kuldip Dhaliwal
Jul 21, 2022
Performances good, theatre cool in the hot weather outside.