The Seagull

Many have said that The Seagull is Chekov's dramatic masterpiece. Set in the Russian countryside, it is a portrait of people who crave love, success, and artistic genius. Konstantin, a playwright, dreams of transforming theatre. He has written a play, and it is about to be premiered. His egocentric mother attends the premier with her high society lover, shifting the focus away from Konstantin's work, and also affecting the lives of everyone who attends. Chekov probes at and paints reality in this astute portrait of life.