From Chekhov with Love

Steam Productions in association with Newtown Theatre presents FROM CHEKHOV WITH LOVE The Jubilee | The Bear | The Proposal By Anton Chekhov WITH: Melissa Armstrong, Kate Buchanan, Lynden Jones, Sylvia Keays, Dave Kirkham, Chris Lewis, Laura Turner and Gavin Williams THE JUBILEE Written By Anton Chekhov Translation by Elisaveta Fen Directed By Gavin Williams The Jubilee (sometimes known as The Anniversary) is set in a bank. The Director of the bank is preparing for its semi-centennial celebration, but the preparations are interrupted by two unexpected female visitors. THE BEAR Written By Anton Chekhov Translation by Michael Frayn Directed By Jerome Pride The Bear is a romantic comedy in which land owner Gregorii Smirnov comes to collect a debt owed to him by the widow Popova's late husband. They argue, duel with pistols, and fall in love. All of this is witnessed by Popova's servant Luka. THE PROPOSAL Written By Anton Chekhov Translation by Michael Frayn Directed By Jerome Pride/Katherine R. Davis In The Proposal, a nervous young landowner Lomov has come to propose marriage to his neighbours daughter. No sooner does he summon up the courage to ask her, they begin to argue about property rights, and their squabbling threatens to destroy their chances of a match. SEASON DETAILS VENUE: NEWTOWN THEATRE, Cnr King & Bray Sts, Newtown South DATES: Preview: 11 & 12 August at 8pm Opening night: Friday August 13 - season to September 4, 2010 at 8pm PERFORMANCES: Wednesday - Saturday, 8pm PRICES: $28 Full, $22 Concession, (2 for 1 tickets Wed available at the door).