The Seagull (Barbican)
The Seagull (Barbican)
Ends Apr 05 2h 30m London: Barbican
92% 71 reviews
92%
(71 Ratings)
Positive
92%
Mixed
7%
Negative
1%
Members say
Great acting, Entertaining, Absorbing, Hilarious, Uneven

About the Show

Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke lead a gripping tale of ambition, desire, and sacrifice in The Seagull.

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Critic Reviews (8)

The Telegraph (UK)
March 7th, 2025

"Blanchett is unmissable in this experimental take on Chekhov’s masterpiece"
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WhatsOnStage
March 6th, 2025

"At the heart of it all is Blanchett’s Irina, a performance of massive intent"
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London Theatre
March 7th, 2025

"Cate Blanchett leads a magnificent revival that captures the humour"
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The Times (UK)
March 7th, 2025

"Blanchett, who certainly radiates star presence, albeit in brief doses"
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The London Evening Standard
March 7th, 2025

"Blanchett delivers a highly skillful performance"
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The Guardian (UK)
March 6th, 2025

"Cate Blanchett and an all-star ensemble take wing"
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Theatre Weekly (UK)
March 6th, 2025

"it's a production that reminds us why Chekhov's play has endured for over a century"
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The Stage (UK)
March 7th, 2025

“Clever and engaging, yet faintly smug”
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