Category: Anton Chekhov
Review: Young Chekhov – Ivanov, National Theatre
“People think there’s something deep about despair. But there isn’t” With Platonov failing to even make…
Review: Young Chekhov – Platonov, National Theatre
“Whatever you do, don’t rely on your own judgement. That’s the worst mistake you could make…
Review: Uncle Vanya, Almeida Theatre
“Here’s Johnny” How do you follow the earth-shattering success of a show like Oresteia? With difficulty it…
Review: The Seagull, Chichester Festival Theatre
Didn’t feel much like writing about the Young Chekhov season today (or going to be quite…
Review: Ivanov, Chichester Festival Theatre
Didn’t feel much like writing about the Young Chekhov season today (or going to be quite…
Review: Platonov, Chichester Festival Theatre
Didn’t feel much like writing about the Young Chekhov season today (or going to be quite…
Review: The Seagull, Open Air Theatre
“Life in the country is just so bloody boring” Someone wiser than I pointed out that the…
Review: Uncle Vanya, St James Theatre
“This is starting to get offensive” Proving herself once, twice, three times a lady Chekhov adapter, Anya…
Review: Three Sisters, White Bear Theatre
“You know what London pubs are like – you don’t know anyone and no-one knows your name”…
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