Chekhov's Three Sisters

Festival Pick: Three Sisters



Dublin’s Gaiety Theatre is the perfect venue for the beautifully timeless Three Sisters.

Under the direction of internationally renowned Director Declan Donnellan, Cheek By Jowl and the Chekhov International Theatre Festival combine forces to drive one of Chekhov’s finest plays into unchartered dimensions.

Three Sisters tells the tale of young upper-class siblings who feel trapped in their banal town and dream of leaving for a better life in Moscow, until the dashing officer Vershinin arrives in town, imploding their lives and their expectations of the world.

At once a majestic and humorous family saga, Three Sisters delves into death, frustration, self-delusion and longing with tenderness and authority. Hailed as a touchingly humane and emotional love story, expect to be swept away by unforgettable characters and outstanding performances.

A particularly enticing aspect is that the play is performed in Russian with English surtitles. This is something I’ve only ever witnessed in operatic theatre, so I’m intrigued by how the nuances and subtleties of the original language will add to the performance.

Of note: Among his many accolades, Declan Donnellan has received three Laurence Olivier Awards and in 2004 he was made a Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres for his work in France. Declan Donnellan will be available for discussion and questions pre-show on September 30th at 6pm.

Ulster Bank Dublin Theatre Festival is funded by the Arts Council

Festival Blogger - Elizabeth rose Murray