Play · Off-West End
The Seagull
Chekhov's drama of ambition, power and desire is set at a lakeside house. An actress, her lover, her playwright son and an aspiring performer are drawn together through a play within a play that examines art, ego and love.
This new version is by Rory Mullarkey and is directed by Caroline Steinbeis, reuniting the team behind a previous Chekhov adaptation, Three Sisters. It is performed by candlelight in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse. The Globe says all under-16s must be accompanied by an adult and cannot sit separately, and lists content warnings including suicide, animal cruelty and references to child bereavement.
Buying advice
How to book
The Seagull is at the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, with seats from £28 to £88. Peak and off-peak prices are close.
Ways to pay less
There's no need to book far ahead as the show sells steadily. For the best value, if you don't mind standing, secure a £5 standing ticket for any performance, though a £3 transaction fee applies per order. Otherwise, choose the date that suits you as peak and off-peak prices are close. The Upper Gallery offers the best value for a full theatre view, despite compromised details and comfort. Students pay less, with tickets from £28.
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Standing tickets are £5 or £10 depending on the performance, and are exempt from the transaction fee and restoration levy.
- Other
Limited tickets at £4 for the 7.30pm performance on Wed 27 Jan. The Globe's footnote says this price includes the £3 per-order transaction fee and £1 per-ticket restoration levy.
Pricing
+0% peak surcharge (mid-range seats)Peak
Weekends & holidays| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Standing | £10 | £5 |
| All seats | £88 | £28 |
Off-peak
Mid-week| Area | Top | Bottom |
|---|---|---|
| Standing | £10 | £5 |
| All seats | £88 | £28 |
Prices are taken from the show's official website and are a guide only — they change without notice.
Where to sit
The Pit is as close to the action as you can get, but it's a famously demanding sit. The Lower Gallery has intimate views, but watch for the many pillars and backless benches. The Upper Gallery is the best value for a view of the whole theatre, though comfort and detail suffer.
The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse's own seating guide, level by level, is below.
Thinking of going with a group?
No group rate is listed for this show yet. Register your interest, and if enough people are in, we’ll ask the theatre for one.
Staying nearby
The nearest hotels to the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, for anyone travelling in for a show rather than heading home after it.
- Native Banksideabout 5 min walk
- Locke at Broken Wharfabout 5 min walk
- citizenM London Banksideabout 5 min walk
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