[seagull]

Anton Chekhov’s The Seagull takes on new meaning in a Flemish Sign Language reimagining.Over a weekend in a country estate, Arkadina, a celebrated actress, and her playwright son, Konstantin, pursue their artistic and romantic ambitions amidst a complex web of melodramatic characters, generational differences and fatal misunderstandings.Belgian company Olympique Dramatique brings together a cast of deaf and hearing actors to reimagine Chekhov's story; some have signed since birth, while others are beginners.

Exploring the inner turmoil when understanding and communication prove impossible, this production deftly challenges preconceived ideas about language.This UK premiere follows a critically acclaimed European tour, including the Dutch Theatre Festival, whose selection committee declared: ‘seldom has Chekhov had such an invigorating and multifaceted reinterpretation’.

Championing actor-led direction, Olympique Dramatique reveals new depths to this iconic tragicomedy.Performed in Flemish Sign Language with creative captions in English