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About The Seagull
Don’t miss Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett (Tár, Carol) and London Critics Circle Award-nominated Tom Burke (The Wonder) exciting return to the stage in a new adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic play, The Seagull. Book The Seagull tickets on TodayTix.
The excellent cast also includes Priyanga Burford (An Enemy of the People), Emma Corrin (The Crown), Zachary Hart (An Enemy of the People), Paul Higgins (This Is Memorial Device), Tanya Reynolds (A Mirror), Kodi Smit-McPhee (The Power of the Dog), and Jason Watkins (A Servant to Two Masters).
Together, the ensemble tells the story of actress Arkandina (Blanchett) spending the weekend at her family estate. All the characters battle discontent with their lives, including Konstantin (Smit-McPhee), Arkandina’s son who struggles to step out from under her shadow, and Trigorin (Burke), Arkandina’s lover who is the object of affection of another woman. This drama explores the sacrifices made in the name of art as the characters grapple with their desires, hopes, and disappointments.
Assisted performances
Audio Described, 18 March, 7:15pm (Touch tour at 6pm)
Captioned, 19 March, 7:15pm
Run time
2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
Venue
Categories
Age
Ages 12+.
Start date
26th February, 2025
End date
5th April, 2025
Stars on stage
Cate Blanchett
The Seagull cast and creative team
By: Anton Chekhov
Adapted By: Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier
Director: Thomas Ostermeier
Cast list: Cate Blanchett, Priyanga Burford, Tom Burke, Emma Corrin, Zachary Hart
Venue
Directions
Location: Fringe/Off West End
Railway station: Moorgate
Bus numbers: (Beech Street) 76, 153; (City Road) 21, 43, 141, 205, 214, 271
Night bus numbers: (Beech Street) N76; (City Road) 43, 205, 214, 271
Car park: Aldersgate Street underground car park (10mins)
Directions from tube: (10mins) Take Goswell Road and turn right at Fann Street. Continue straight onto Fortune Street, before turning right at Whitecross Street and follow it all the way down to the theatre entrance.
More information about The Seagull
The Seagull in London was adapted by Duncan Macmillan (People, Places and Things) and Thomas Ostermeier (An Enemy of the People), and Ostermeier is also the show's director. The creative team also includes sound designer Tom Gibbons, set designer Magda Willi, and costume designer Marg Horwell.
As Ostermeier said in a statement, "I have known and admired Cate for many years, and to see her on stage is always a privilege. I am thrilled that we will make our first artistic collaboration with this production of The Seagull at the Barbican, and that London will experience this once in a generation actress in one of the greatest theatrical roles of Arkadina. I'm also very pleased to be forging a new artistic relationship with Tom Burke, who will play the role of Trigorin."
The Seagull is a play that was written in 1895 and was first produced in 1896. Since then, it has been staged numerous times, including Tom Stoppard's translation, which premiered at the Old Vic in 1997. The 1992 Broadway staging starred Tyne Daly, Ethan Hawke, Jon Voight, and Laura Linney and the 2007 staging at the Royal Court Theatre starred Kristin Scott Thomas, Mackenzie Crook, and Carey Mulligan.
What to watch for
- This play reunited Blanchett and Burke, who recently worked together on Steven Soderbergh's thriller film, Black Bag.
- Thomas Ostermeier and producer, Wessex Grove, are reunited in The Seagull. Earlier in 2024, they worked together on An Enemy of the People.
- In 2015 The Seagull was adapted into a musical called Songbird which was recognized as a New York Times Critic's Pick.
- In 1896, the first staging of The Seagull didn't go well. The audience booed the show, and one of the best actors in Russia, Vera Komissarzhevskaya, lost her voice due to intimidation. However, after its disastrous opening night, it's become an audience and critic favourite.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Seagull about?
Anton Chekhov’s classic, The Seagull, comes to the Barbican Theatre in a new adaptation starring Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett (Tár, Carol) and London Critics Circle Award-nominated Tom Burke (The Wonder).
How do you get tickets for The Seagull?
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How much are tickets for The Seagull?
The Seagull tickets start at £259.
Which theatre is The Seagull at?
The Seagull is at London's Barbican Centre, which is located at Silk Street, London, EC2Y 8DS.
What is the age recommendation for The Seagull?
Ages 12+.
What is the running time of The Seagull?
The Seagull runs for 2hr 30min. Incl. interval.
Who wrote The Seagull?
This play was originally by Anton Chekhov; this adaptation is by Duncan Macmillan and Thomas Ostermeier.
Who directed The Seagull?
Thomas Ostermeier directs the show.
Is The Seagull appropriate for kids?
The Seagull is best for children ages 12 and above as it contains some adult themes and gunshots.
Is The Seagull good?
The Seagull is a fantastic classic play, and this adaptation is highly anticipated. It has a star-studded cast and creative team including Academy Award-winning actress Cate Blanchett (Tár, Carol) and London Critics Circle Award-nominated Tom Burke (The Wonder).
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