The Seagull
di Anton Chekhov, versione di Martin Crimp
6-10 febbraio 2007, ADC Theatre, Cambridge
"This production of The Seagull by Chekhov will provide all involved with an incredible and challenging acting experience. Working on a production of a classic text is by no means easy and the large cast who take part will be expected to treat the entire process professionally. Crimp's version sees the text wholly renovated; it is shorter, leaner and more angular stripping away all the creaky 19th century theatrical conventions, such as monologues and asides. It requires a real depth of understanding from all involved as to create an engaging and emotive piece of theatre. This pared-down version of Chekhov's first great play reveals the full force of its comedy and cruelty. The Seagull should never allow an audience to relax what should underlie the production is a fluttering neurosis and ill-supported hysteria. It shows the tragicomic anatomy of unrequited longing.
Chekhov's setting provides extreme provincial dullness and creates a sense of extreme isolation. Isolated from culture, an alternative is never realised. The characters have no escape and are therefore pressed back on themselves and each other. The overall design of the production will reflect Chekhov's relationship with Beckett in restricted circumstances for the artistic purpose of confinement. The stark emptiness of the world will rely on fascinating the characters bringing the production to life." Camdram
Chekhov's setting provides extreme provincial dullness and creates a sense of extreme isolation. Isolated from culture, an alternative is never realised. The characters have no escape and are therefore pressed back on themselves and each other. The overall design of the production will reflect Chekhov's relationship with Beckett in restricted circumstances for the artistic purpose of confinement. The stark emptiness of the world will rely on fascinating the characters bringing the production to life." Camdram
Cast
Irina Arkadina - Vivienne Storry
Nina Zarechnaya - Beatrice Walker
Aleksei Trigorin - Max Bennett
Piotr Sorin - Thomas Yarrow
Masha Shamraev - Alex Guelff
Polina Shamraev - Stephanie Bain
Ilya Sharaev - Owen Holland
Yakov - Sean Ferguson
Maid - Kate O'Connor
Evgenyi Dorn - John Reicher
Semyon Medviedenko - Tom Attenborough
Konstantin Trepliev - James Norton
Production Team
Director - Osheen Jones
Producer - Sophie Roycroft
Lighting Designer - Rob Mills
Designer - Maya Davies
Costume Designer - Benj Ohad-Seidler, Bethan Bide
Official Photographer - John Linford
Co-Designer - Dan Marmot, Maria Lisogorskaya
Stage Manager - Katherine McDonald
Assistant Stage Manager - Tom Powell, Rosie Coad, Nikki Hill
Pulblicist for Fundraser - Charlotte Tyson
Set Builder - Mike Taylor
Education Liason Officer - Isobel Boyson
Programme designer - Elliott Sully
Techinal Director - Gus Booth-Clibborn
Chief LX - Phil Norris
Design Associate - Adam Welch
Production LX - Mike Fletcher
Recensioni
(Recensione da The Cambridge Student, 8 febbraio 2007)
