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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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7 November, 2018laurakressly adaptation, battersea arts centre, comedy, international theatre, irish theatre, nihilism, review, social commentary, theatre Leave a comment

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