“It’s Chekhov with teeth, for anyone who believes theatre should still matter.”

(Stage and Cinema)

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  “Sensational” - A Young(ish) Perspective
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  “The most audacious, inventive show on any current London stage…an absolute must-see” - AJH Loves Theatre
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Heartbreaking, mesmerising, Unflinching” - Spy in the Stalls
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Bold, bruising and darkly funny” - Ikon Magazine
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Brilliant… beautifully artistic and heavily referential” - The Upcoming
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Energetic & though provoking… an excellent production” - Theatre & Tonic
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Revelatory and always absorbing” - Jewish Renaissance ‍

“Always alive, always inventive” - Sunday Times
“Fizzes with high-octane energy” - The Guardian

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Presented by MART and Wild Yak

When Russia’s invasion of Ukraine casts a shadow of censorship over Kon’s free-spirited reimagining of Chekhov’s The Seagull, the production is stripped down to a state-approved shell of its former self. Desperate to save his vision and his livelihood, Kon flees to New York. Torn between his Russian roots and a confounding American paradise, he tries to redefine himself as an artist, only to discover that regaining true freedom takes more than just a few thousand miles…

Inspired by true events, this bold and playful theatrical experience, packed full of “comedic mayhem that makes the audience roar” (Stage and Cinema), transfers to London after a hugely successful Off-Broadway run at La Mama. Acclaimed Russian director Alexander Molochnikov leads a stellar cast in a story of love, betrayal, and the struggle to make meaningful art in a world where the truth depends on who’s in charge.

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Running Time: 2h30m (including interval)

Content Warnings: Adult language, discussions of war, discussion of suicide. This production contains haze and brief strobe lighting

Age Recommendation: 12+

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