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First Look: The Seagull Production Images

by Staff Writer
October 6, 2017
Reading Time: 1 min read

Chekhov’s celebrated masterpiece, The Seagull, is given vibrant new life in this dynamic new version by Olivier-award winning playwright Simon Stephens directed by Artistic Director Sean Holmes.

Switching effortlessly between the ridiculous and the profound The Seagull forensically examines the transcendence and destructiveness of love. The burning need to create Art and how harshly that need can be crushed permeates this classic play.

Adelayo Adedayo plays Nina, Michele Austin plays Pauline, Lloyd Cooney plays Jacob, Nicholas Gleaves plays Boris Trigorin, Paul Higgins plays Hugo, Lloyd Hutchinson plays Leo, Lesley Sharp plays Irina, Cherrelle Skeete plays Marcia, Raphael Sowole plays Simeon, Nicolas Tennant plays Peter and Brian Vernel plays Konstantin.

       

 

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A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: tristram@tristramkenton.com
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2. A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes.
(Opening 11-10-17)
©Tristram Kenton 10-17
(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

3. A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes.
(Opening 11-10-17)
©Tristram Kenton 10-17
(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

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4. A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes.
(Opening 11-10-17)
©Tristram Kenton 10-17
(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

5. A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes.
(Opening 11-10-17)
©Tristram Kenton 10-17
(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

6. A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes.
(Opening 11-10-17)
©Tristram Kenton 10-17
(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

7. A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes.
(Opening 11-10-17)
©Tristram Kenton 10-17
(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

       

8. A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes.
(Opening 11-10-17)
©Tristram Kenton 10-17
(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

9. A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes.
(Opening 11-10-17)
©Tristram Kenton 10-17
(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

10. A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes.
(Opening 11-10-17)
©Tristram Kenton 10-17
(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

11. A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes. (Opening 11-10-17) ©Tristram Kenton 10-17 (3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

A scene from The Seagull by Chekov @ Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith. A new version by Simon Stephens. Directed by Sean Holmes.
(Opening 11-10-17)
©Tristram Kenton 10-17
(3 Raveley Street, LONDON NW5 2HX TEL 0207 267 5550 Mob 07973 617 355)email: [email protected]

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