by Anton Chekhov 
Performed at the Greenwich Playhouse March 2002

The world wide fascination and popularity of Chekhov's plays continues to endure the longing and disappointment expressed in his work touches, moves and challenges contemporary audiences.

Chekhov's characters speak as if they have lost their way; lost faith in themselves and hope in the future; but simultaneously persuade that whilst they continue to dream they still matter - they still have hope.

In all his work he equates worldy success with the loss of the soul and reflects on the timeless predicament of the "little man".

CREDITS

• Directed by Bruce Jamieson
• Produced by Alice de Sousa

THE CAST

• Olga - Laura Fitzpatrick
• Irena - Sophie Lovett
• Masha - Clare Barrett
• Soliony - Nathan Rimell
• Toozenbach - Andrew Callaghan
• Chebutykin - John Hartland
• Anfisa - Ruth Raymond
• Vershinin - Kevin Marchant
• Andrey - Cymon Allen
• Koolyghin - Mark Holloway
• Natasha - Rachel Gaffin

THE CREATIVE TEAM

• Set Designer - Alex Marker
• Stage Management - Elizabeth Buckeridge
• Costume Designer - Ellen Duncan
• Lighting Design - Robert Gooch
• Production Assistant - Ben Osbun
• Stills Photographer- Paul Welch

REVIEWS

“True to its previous treatment of classic literature, Galleon Theatre Company brings out the truth laden nature of Chekhov's work and makes audiences want to rush out and buy the playscript"- What's On In London

“Chekhov's great play is superbly staged by Galleon Theatre Company” - News Shopper

"Bruce Jamieson gives us a sprited production of Chekhov's study of upper-class inertia " - Time Out