The Seagull

A beautiful investigation of the power of art, adapted by Australia’s greatest interpreter of Chekhov.

21 Nov - 16 Dec 2023

Roslyn Packer Theatre

The Play

★★★★ "The ensemble of actors fizz and pop" The Guardian
"Brilliantly comic…thrilling and ultimately moving" The Australian
"Effervesces amusingly" Suzy Goes See
"Radical…flamboyant" Stage Whispers

THE SEAGULL

By Anton Chekhov
In a new adaptation by Andrew Upton
Directed by Imara Savage

When life imitates art

Sigrid Thornton returns to STC as the larger-than-life diva Irina, in a contemporary, gutsy and darkly funny new adaptation from Australia’s greatest interpreter of Chekhov: former STC Artistic Director Andrew Upton (The Present, Three Sisters).

In a country house beside a lake, love triangles, intrigue and thwarted egos run amok. The glamorous, ageing thespian Irina Arkadina has arrived for a romantic getaway with her much younger lover, the novelist Boris. Irina’s son Constantine, a struggling playwright, is besotted with a beautiful ingénue from the next house over, Nina. But when a flirtation blossoms between Nina and Boris, jealousy, ambition and a lack of phone signal throw the whole party into various states of crisis.

Director Imara Savage last beguiled STC audiences with her revelatory production Saint Joan in 2018. In The Seagull, Savage and a thrilling cast featuring Arka Das, Michael Denkha, Harry Greenwood, Markus Hamilton, Mabel Li, Sean O’Shea, Toby Schmitz, Megan Wilding and Brigid Zengeni, will take Upton’s wry and offbeat sense of humour to new heights in this ambitious investigation of the power of art and the complicated personalities that make it happen.

The first of Chekhov’s great masterpieces, The Seagull is a smart, funny and moving play that is unmissable for anyone who loves theatre. In the hands of these extraordinary artists, we are in for something very special.

Approx. duration 2 hrs 35 mins (including interval). Subject to change.
Content Strong language, suicide, smoking, theatrical blood, theatrical haze, gunshot, themes of violence, intimate scenes. Subject to change.

VISITOR SAFETY INFORMATION

The safety of our audiences, artists and staff is of paramount importance. For full details on our safety measures please visit our Visitor Safety Information page.

Dates

Previews 21 – 24 Nov 2023
Season 27 Nov – 16 Dec 2023

Captioned Performances
Tue 12 Dec, 6.30pm
Sat 16 Dec, 1.30pm 

Performance start times
Preview performances 7.30pm
In-season evening performances Mon & Tue 6.30pm; Wed – Sat 7.30pm
Matinee performances Wed 1pm; Sat 1.30pm

Approx. duration 2 hrs 35 mins (including interval). Subject to change.
Lockout period may apply 

Ticket Information

Single tickets
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $104
Adult B Reserve $99
Seniors card holder $99
Concession $78
Under 30 $57

Fri & Sat performances
A Reserve $109
B Reserve $104

Preview performances
All tickets $57

Groups Discount (10+ people)
Monday – Thursday
A Reserve $94

Please call the Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 to book groups.

Corporate entertainment packages are also available for this production.

Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening A Reserve $98
Adult A Reserve $93
Seniors cardholder $89
Pensioner/Student $70
Under 30 $51
Preview $51

Mini Package prices
Mon – Thu performances
Adult A Reserve $98
Adult B Reserve $94
Seniors cardholder $94
Pensioner/Student $74
Under 30 $54

Friday & Saturday performances
A Reserve $103
B Reserve $98

Preview performances
All tickets $54

Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket bookings: no fees
Single ticket bookings: $8.50 online; $8.50 telephone; $0 Box Office counter

Prices are correct at the time of publication and subject to change without notice. Exact prices will be displayed with seat selection.

Concession, seniors and under 30 tickets
Suitable and valid identification must be provided for collection of tickets and at the venue, such as your concession or proof of age card. Alternatively, you may email a copy of your identification to [email protected]. Please quote your booking reference number.

Access requirements
For specific access requirements, please call Box Office on (02) 9250 1777 to book your seats. More info.

Authorised ticket sellers
The only authorised ticket sellers for this event is Sydney Theatre Company. Only tickets purchased by authorised agencies should be considered valid and reliable. More info.

Director Imara Savage
Set Designer David Fleischer
Costume Designer Renée Mulder
Lighting Designer Amelia Lever-Davidson
Composer & Sound Designer Max Lyandvert
Literal Translator Marina Lobastov
Assistant Director Ian Michael
Movement Consultants Tim Dashwood, Troy Honeysett 
Intimacy Coordinator Chloë Dallimore

With
Arka Das, Michael Denkha, Harry Greenwood, Markus Hamilton, Mabel Li, Sean O'Shea, Toby Schmitz, Sigrid Thornton, Megan Wilding, Brigid Zengeni

Marketing image Rene Vaile

This listing is updated as cast and creatives are confirmed in the lead-up to the production, and if there are any changes to the team. Ensure you have the most up-to-date information about each play by opting in to our enews.

INSIGHT EVENTS 

We offer a range of free and ticketed events designed to give you further insight into our plays. Find out more about our Insight Events.

Pier Group Lunch
Mon 23 Oct, 12.30pm
The Theatre Bar at the End of the Wharf

 "Thrilling and ultimately moving...a racy contemporary adaptation by Andrew Upton and a brilliantly comic production by Imara Savage" The Australian

"The ensemble of actors fizz and pop in endless chemical reactions" ★★★★ The Guardian

"A fine ensemble of players make strong collective and individual impressions" ★★★★ Limelight

"Dialogue that effervesces amusingly…the contemporarised humour of the piece is an unequivocal pleasure" Suzy Goes See

"Radical...gives full force to Chekhov’s interest in the social role of an artist, and the desperation to be one to give some meaning to life" Stage Whispers

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