The Seagull

A fading actress. A restless writer. A familys country estate simmering with desire, ambition and regret.
Chekhovs much-loved masterpiece soars anew in a darkly comic reimagining by Mike Poulton, with beloved stage and screen star Caroline Quentin leading a stellar ensemble.
A once-celebrated actress, Arkadina (Quentin) dominates every room she enters, leaving little chance for anyone else to shine. Her son, the tormented young playwright Konstantin, yearns to escape her shadow, revolutionise theatre, and win the heart of Nina, a luminous young woman with dreams of the stage. But when Ninas gaze turns instead to Arkadinas lover, the celebrated writer Trigorin, egos and passions collide with devastating consequences.
Directed by The Lyceums new Artistic Director, the award-winning James Brining, The Seagull blends sharp-edged comedy and emotionally rich drama into a timeless story of vanity, creative hunger, and the cost of dreams.