Chekhov in Moscow
Space Arts Centre Aug 27th - 1st Sept 2019
TICKETS : https://space.org.uk/event/chekhov-in-moscow/
Oddservants Theatre present a playful celebration of Anton Chekhov’s life, work and famous wit this August. The new play is set in an 1897 rehearsal as formidable acting pioneer Stanislavski sets about challenging the Establishment at the famous Moscow Arts Theatre. Like all revolutions though, things aren’t necessarily going to plan. Audiences can expect battles with authority, troublesome actors, crushing self-doubt and epic procrastination in the first performance of this fast-paced historical comedy. Chekhov in Moscow is penned by Mike Carter, newly announced as the Space’s Literary Manager and directed by debutant Lizzie Quinn.
Following thorough literary research, Chekhov in Moscow seamlessly combines Chekhov’s short Vaudeville plays, monologues and published letters with, admittedly, a bit of historical guesswork to recreate a moment in history that may have changed theatre forever.
The Space is fast becoming one of the most exciting fringe venues in London “continually providing a launch pad for new talent” (Spy in the stalls, 2018) programming “incredibly ambitious and interesting new work” (Theatre Box Blog, 2018). This is the third Oddservants production at the venue following The Trunk, “strong, humorous and thoughtful by turns" (Female Arts) and Buster Keaton at the Hollywood Canteen as told by Orson Welles, “This is a special production which needs to be seen by a wider audience” (Everything Theatre)."
Chekhov in Moscow will have plenty to delight fans of the great writer and those curious about his life and legacy.
Previous praise for Oddservants Theatre
"It's no lie to say that this is probably the most I've ever enjoyed Chekhov's work"
View from the Gods (THE TRUNK)
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" Mike Carter’s writing is not difficult to thoroughly enjoy"
Everything Theatre (BUSTER KEATON AT THE HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN…)
****
Following thorough literary research, Chekhov in Moscow seamlessly combines Chekhov’s short Vaudeville plays, monologues and published letters with, admittedly, a bit of historical guesswork to recreate a moment in history that may have changed theatre forever.
The Space is fast becoming one of the most exciting fringe venues in London “continually providing a launch pad for new talent” (Spy in the stalls, 2018) programming “incredibly ambitious and interesting new work” (Theatre Box Blog, 2018). This is the third Oddservants production at the venue following The Trunk, “strong, humorous and thoughtful by turns" (Female Arts) and Buster Keaton at the Hollywood Canteen as told by Orson Welles, “This is a special production which needs to be seen by a wider audience” (Everything Theatre)."
Chekhov in Moscow will have plenty to delight fans of the great writer and those curious about his life and legacy.
Previous praise for Oddservants Theatre
"It's no lie to say that this is probably the most I've ever enjoyed Chekhov's work"
View from the Gods (THE TRUNK)
****
" Mike Carter’s writing is not difficult to thoroughly enjoy"
Everything Theatre (BUSTER KEATON AT THE HOLLYWOOD CANTEEN…)
****
