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Overview
The Seagull is one of the great plays about writing. It superbly
captures the struggle for new forms, the frustrations and fulfilments of
putting words on a page. Chekhov, in his first major play, staged a
vital argument about the theatre which still resonates today.
Christopher Hampton's new version of this classic, directed by Ian
Rickson in his last production as Artistic Director of the Royal Court
Theatre, London, premiered in January 2007.
Authors
Christopher Hampton
Christopher Hampton became involved in theatre while studying French and German at Oxford University, and wrote a play in his first year.
The Royal Court's subsequent production was so successful that it transferred to the Comedy Theatre while he was still a student, making hi ...
Anton Chekhov
Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) was a Russian playwright and author. He is considered to be one of the greatest writers of short fiction in history. His career as a playwright produced four classics, and his best short stories are held in high esteem. Chekhov practiced as a medical ...