The Seagull: A ComedyDavid French's brilliant translation of "The Seagull," in collaboration with Russian scholar, Donna Orwin, is at one and the same time a revitalization of a Russian theatre classic, and French's personal tribute to one of the greatest playwrights of all time. Cast of 5 women and 8 men. |
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