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Saturday-Night Theatre

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The Seagull by ANTON CHEKHOV A version by THOMAS KILROY with and Chekhov's classic play is transposed to the West of Ireland in 1896. Social unrest and a crumbling society form the background to personal turmoil as Isobel Desmond , great actress of the London stage, returns to her Irish estate and a family trapped in a complex and vicious circle.
Directed by DAVID HITCHINSON
Radio 4/World Service production Stereo (R)

Contributors

Unknown:
Anton Chekhov
Unknown:
Thomas Kilroy
Unknown:
Isobel Desmond
Directed By:
David Hitchinson
Isobel Desmon:
Anna Massey
Aston:
Alan Rickman
Constantine:
Dominic Guard
Lily:
Fiona Victory
DrHickey:
T P McKenna
Pauline:
Kate Binchy
Peter:
Alan MacNaughtan
Mary:
Maggie McCarthy
James:
Sean Barret-R
Gregory:
Tony Doyle
Jack:
Breffn1 McKenna
Source: Radio Times

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