The Seagull | 'Nina, this is Boris Trigorin' | National Theatre Live

Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) makes her West End debut alongside Indira Varma in this 21st century retelling of Anton Chekhov’s tale of love and loneliness.

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A young woman is desperate for fame and a way out. A young man is pining after the woman of his dreams. A successful writer longs for a sense of achievement. An actress wants to fight the changing of the times. In an isolated home in the countryside, dreams lie in tatters, hopes are dashed, and hearts broken. With nowhere left to turn, the only option is to turn on each other.

Following his critically acclaimed five-star production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Jamie Lloyd brings Anya Reiss’ adaptation of Anton Chekhov’s classic play to stage. Filmed live in London’s West End.
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[tjb]

These 2 amazing ladies are both in the Game of Thrones, and Star Wars franchises, and FINALLY get to share scenes together!!!

[hockeyfan]

I was there on opening night. They all were amazing actors. Seeing Emilia for a birthday present I will never forget.

[kristate]

Anton Chekhov's literature is so fascinating. His way of representation different individuals so vividly always makes me feel, think and just see more deep.

[jerry]

I love Emilia's smile in this video ❤❤❤😍😍😍

[drpemium]

I'm Russian, live in Moscow. And I know Chekhov very well, saw lots of different interpretations of "The Seagull" on stage and on screen with brilliant outstanding actors, and I'm so endlessly grateful to Emilia for creating such an exquisite, gorgeous and absolutely unmatched Nina... there are just no words to describe the universe of emotions and fascination which Emilia's playing awakens in the viewers' souls. Huge thanks for another stunning and mesmerizing masterpiece! ❤

[thedarksiderebel]

Indira Varma is SO. GOOD. Look at her reactions before and after he asks if the lake is full of fish. Absolute natural. I wish Emilia had that kind of skill, because she is so stiff

[squamish]

This seems like a really strong adaptation, but so much of Chekhov is in the setting - a country estate, isolated, but surrounded by natural beauty, and the characters are so wrapped up in themselves that they can't appreciate it, or they are too attached to it. I mean it's in the title of The Seagull and The Cherry Orchard.

[pkminpkmon]

This was brilliant to see love, can’t wait to rewatch this filmed

[richardalfredpalmer]

I watched this in the early hours this morning 21st of March 2023
It was absolutely brilliant play with an amazing cast and equally fantastic performance 🎭 from Emilia Clarke should have got an Oscar for this show ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[dominiquecarre]

I am french, it is so delightful to listen such good english spoken, understandable . Marvelous actors who open their mouth

[mantabond]

Indira Varma. By Giove has she matured into a jug of fine, thespian wine.

[Morwena]

Will you play this live (via cinemas) in other European countries like with your other productions? I am really interested in watching this.

[clareowen]

I was so so looking forward to going to see this at The Merlin cinema in Okehampton tonight. But I have covid and will miss it. Will it be shown again via Merlin cinemas?

[feugwtwra]

Wait... WAIT!!! THIS IS how they did the background setting or it's just a rehearsal? I WTF West End!? 🤣😂🤣

[msvalkyrie]

Was someone holding up a " Laugh Now " card off camera..? Every line greeted with peals of laughter..?? I've watched episodes of Phil Silver's Sgt Bilko that
got fewer laughs than this..! Some kind of crowd psychology at work I assume.
Or the Director explained to them beforehand it was a " comedy ...?

[richardalfredpalmer]

One Question please when can I stream this in my iPhone please I would appreciate an answer please and please don’t take ages and ages to answer me
Ok thank you so much.

[brianvanvriends]

Post modern drivel! The director needs a good clip around the ears for denigrating a masterpiece.

[alanhargreaves-thevoiceofr]

Weak adaptation is dumbed down nowadays .

[ActorInPanic]

I'm sorry, but this is garbage. I'm hard pressed to know exactly what the concept is: a Valley Girl with a Beverly Hills matron and a mindless beach boy. Not one honest moment. We have sunk too low!

[krishnan-resurrection]

emilia clarke doing a chimpanzee expression is not 'acting'. . . .