Three Sisters
by Anthon Chekhov
in a new version by Rory Mullarkey
for the Sam Wanamaker Theatre at Shakespeares Globe, 2025
“All versions should be measured against this wonderful production.”
***** The Telegraph
“Superb acting and direction make this a staging that perfectly captures the essence of Chekhov’s play while also proving supremely enjoyable.
Steinbeis, in collaboration with Mullarkey, shrewdly yokes the past to the here and now for us the audience – the costumes may signal 1901, when Three Sisters originally premiered, but its diction, argot and sensibilities are resolutely of our time.
There’s no singling out any of the cast either. All 13 players uniformly inhabit their respective characters like second skins and transport the audience in a collective performance that is simultaneously entertaining and profound..”
***** The Telegraph
by Anthon Chekhov
in a new version by Rory Mullarkey
for the Sam Wanamaker Theatre at Shakespeares Globe, 2025
“All versions should be measured against this wonderful production.”
***** The Telegraph
“Superb acting and direction make this a staging that perfectly captures the essence of Chekhov’s play while also proving supremely enjoyable.
Steinbeis, in collaboration with Mullarkey, shrewdly yokes the past to the here and now for us the audience – the costumes may signal 1901, when Three Sisters originally premiered, but its diction, argot and sensibilities are resolutely of our time.
There’s no singling out any of the cast either. All 13 players uniformly inhabit their respective characters like second skins and transport the audience in a collective performance that is simultaneously entertaining and profound..”
***** The Telegraph
“
Caroline Steinbeis’s bewitchingly tender and amusing production starts and ends as brightly lit as I’ve ever seen this venue.
Even the smallest part feels rounded.”
****The Times
Even the smallest part feels rounded.”
****The Times
“Caroline Steinbeis’s production finds laughter in even the most unexpected places.”
****WhatsOnStage
****WhatsOnStage
“Chekhov’s aching subtlety and humanity finally finds an ideal home in Caroline Steinbeis’ production.
The emphasis on comedy in the early scenes of Caroline Steinbeis’s production makes the remorseless slide into tragedy all the more wrenching.”
**** The Standard
“ Leaning fully into the absurd humour embedded in Chekhov’s bleak classic, director Caroline Steinbeis’ fascinatingly heightened interpretation confidently walks a line between farce and melodrama.
Steinbeis’ bold staging pushes the possibilities of the intimate space, playing with the light in satisfyingly surprising ways.”
****The Stage
“Steinbeis and team really make it work.”
****Time Out
“Chekhov’s miniature domestic epic is exquisitely staged in this resonant, candlelit production.”
****London Theatre
“I love it. It is full of life.
The cast is superlative, a fine ensemble playing it like the piece of music it is.”
British Theatre Guide
The emphasis on comedy in the early scenes of Caroline Steinbeis’s production makes the remorseless slide into tragedy all the more wrenching.”
**** The Standard
“ Leaning fully into the absurd humour embedded in Chekhov’s bleak classic, director Caroline Steinbeis’ fascinatingly heightened interpretation confidently walks a line between farce and melodrama.
Steinbeis’ bold staging pushes the possibilities of the intimate space, playing with the light in satisfyingly surprising ways.”
****The Stage
“Steinbeis and team really make it work.”
****Time Out
“Chekhov’s miniature domestic epic is exquisitely staged in this resonant, candlelit production.”
****London Theatre
“I love it. It is full of life.
The cast is superlative, a fine ensemble playing it like the piece of music it is.”
British Theatre Guide
Translator: Rory Mullarkey
Set and Costume: Oli Townsend
Candles: Anna Watson
Music: Oliver Vibrans
Movement and Choreography: Aline David
Casting: Becky Paris CDG
Assistant Director: Shiv Rabheru
Vocals: Annemette Verspeak
Costume Supervisor: Laura Rushton
Fight and Intimacy: Haruka Kuroda
Rehearsal Music Director: Carmel Smickersgill
Cast: Michael Abubakar, Kelvin Ade, Rachel Barnwell, Ishia Bennison, Keir Charles,
Natalie Klamar, Richard Pyros, Paul Ready,
Shannon Tarbet, Michelle Terry, Ruby Thompson, Stuart Thompson, Peter Wight
Photos: Johan Perrson
Set and Costume: Oli Townsend
Candles: Anna Watson
Music: Oliver Vibrans
Movement and Choreography: Aline David
Casting: Becky Paris CDG
Assistant Director: Shiv Rabheru
Vocals: Annemette Verspeak
Costume Supervisor: Laura Rushton
Fight and Intimacy: Haruka Kuroda
Rehearsal Music Director: Carmel Smickersgill
Cast: Michael Abubakar, Kelvin Ade, Rachel Barnwell, Ishia Bennison, Keir Charles,
Natalie Klamar, Richard Pyros, Paul Ready,
Shannon Tarbet, Michelle Terry, Ruby Thompson, Stuart Thompson, Peter Wight
Photos: Johan Perrson
