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Chekhov's great play, written in 1896, bursts into the 21st century with the burdens of the past bearing witness to the freedoms of the future.

About the Author

Peter Gill's plays include The Sleeper's Den, Over Gardens Out and Small Change, all first produced at the Royal Court Theatre, and Mean Tears / In the Blue, Kick for Touch and Cardiff East, all produced at the RNT. In 1964 he became Assistant Director at the Royal Court Theatre, and has since directed over 80 productions in the UK, Europe and North America. He founded the RNT Studio in 1984, since when he has been an Associate Director of the RNT.