The brave and supportive Anton, instead of introducing Kon to read a statement likely to compromise him with the authorities, reads one of his own poems – a reality check that ends with a clear implication to Putin’s responsibility for “this death and destruction”. And, in a lighter moment, there is audience participation that involves the F-word and a panto-esque “Oh yes we do”.
Kon, now on his way to New York, hopes to get an influential producer to stage his version of The Seagull. He ends up falling in love with the beautiful would-be actor Nico, dancing with her to a busking band on the subway and joining a commune. In an ever-more-twisting plot, Kon has a nightmare in which The MC gets to play Putin and even the story of the Three Little Pigs becomes the inspiration for a would-be hit show.
Though confusing at times, Seagull: True Story is more often revelatory and always absorbing, providing an evening of surprises that does not disappoint.
By Judi Herman
Photos by Mark Senior
Seagull: True Story runs until Sunday 12 October. 7.30pm, 2.30pm (Thu & Sat only). From £27.25. Marylebone Theatre, London, NW1 6XT. marylebonetheatre.com
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