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Day: 7 November, 2018

Chekhov’s First Play, Battersea Arts Centre

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By Laura Kressly

In Chekhov’s first play, there is a gun, discussion of property, longing for the past and idly passing time with friends and family. There’s also a takeaway delivery driver, a flaming wrecking ball and people in their pants.

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