The Seagull
Synopsis
Anton Chekhov’s first of four major plays dramatizes the romantic and artistic conflicts between its four main characters: Boris Trigorin, a well-known writer, the ingenue Nina, the fading actress Irina Arkadina, and her son the would-be playwright Konstantin Tréplev. Yury Butusov's Golden Mask Award-winning production abounds in an incredible freedom and openness, delving deep into the throes of artistic creation and the anguish of the artist who struggles to find a language of his own. This is not only a performance about the theatre, it is an anthology of the theatre. Chekhov’s characters are in the process of creating their lives or watching them fall apart, which, according to Butusov, may be a closely related activity.
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Stage Russia HD: The Seagull Trailer / "Чайка" Трейлер
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-20
Top Cast
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Polina Raykina
Irina Nikolaevna Arkadina
Denis Sukhanov
Boris Alekseevich Trigorin
Timofey Tribuntcev
Konstantin Gavrilovich Treplev
Vladimir Bolshov
Petr Nikolaevich Sorin
Agrippina Steklova
Nina Zarechnaya
Anton Kuznetcov
Ilya Afanasyevich Shamraev
Lika Nifontova
Polina Andreevna
Maryana Spivak
Masha
Artyom Osipov
Evgeniy Sergeevich Dorn
Anton Kuznecov
Semen Semenovich Medvedenko
Marina Drovosekova
Dancing girl
Sergey Bubnov
Yakov
Yuriy Butusov
Treplev’s monologue in Act 4
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yury Butusov
- Screenplay & Story
- Anton Chekhov
- Original Title
- The Seagull
- Country of Origin
- Russia
- Spoken Languages
- Russian
- Runtime
- 3h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yury Butusov
Anton Chekhov
Department Leadership Roster
Yury Butusov
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seagull
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What is The Seagull about?
Anton Chekhov’s first of four major plays dramatizes the romantic and artistic conflicts between its four main characters: Boris Trigorin, a well-known writer, the ingenue Nina, the fading actress Irina Arkadina, and her son the would-be playwright Konstantin Tréplev. Yury Butusov's Golden Mask Award-winning production abounds in an incredible freedom and openness, delving deep into the throes of artistic creation and the anguish of the artist who struggles to find a language of his own. This is not only a performance about the theatre, it is an anthology of the theatre. Chekhov’s characters are in the process of creating their lives or watching them fall apart, which, according to Butusov, may be a closely related activity.
Who directed The Seagull?
The Seagull was directed by Yury Butusov.
Who stars in The Seagull?
The principal cast of The Seagull includes Polina Raykina, Denis Sukhanov, Timofey Tribuntcev, Vladimir Bolshov, Agrippina Steklova.
When was The Seagull released and how long is it?
The Seagull was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 3h 35m.