Our final production as the Library Theatre Company before we become HOME, Chris Honer’s last production as Artistic Director and our last show at The Lowry – The Seagull is one of the most important shows in our history. It has received high praise from both audiences and the press – have a look at what people have been saying…
Honer has always been possessed of the rare ability to allow a drama to speak for itself…Graeme Hawley brilliantly captures the character’s (Trigorin’s) banality without becoming bland…This radical Seagull makes a fitting swan song.
The Guardian
#TheSeagull is beautifully crafted, smart and honest. Just like the library theatre – 62 years of wonderful theatre.
@lpostlethwaite on Twitter
A fine piece of work…as funny and as incisive as ever…The ensemble cast were each given their opportunity to shine and shine they did…the company are going out on a high note.
Northern Soul
Lovely to be in a packed house for Chris Honer’s last show with library theatre #theseagull Brilliant production & adaptation – go & see!
@cescawaite on Twitter
Shrewdly revised, terrifically acted and marvellously back-dropped.
Tusk
#TheSeagull.no words to express. wow. Everyone just see it ASAP. I am going again…#theworldisastage
@emma_romy_jones on Twitter
A splendid ensemble performance. Does this re-imagining of Chekov’s classic blow the cobwebs away and pass muster today? It surely does.
Manchester Theatre Awards
Really enjoyed The Seagull. Fab adaptation by Anya Reiss and great job by Chris Honer and cast. Made us laugh and cry.
@Lindzi28 on Twitter
Both the script and acting are loaded with humour… Director Chris Honer, in his final production for the company, sets a languid, nothing-ever-happens-here, atmosphere… It has been literally years since The Library Theatre staged a Chekhov play and the success of The Seagull is such that one hopes they don’t wait as long in the future.
The Public Reviews
Still not sure if The Seagull is for you? Have a listen to what people have been saying…
The Seagull runs until Sat 8 Mar 2014. You can book tickets online here or from The Lowry Box Office on 0843 208 6010.