Three Sisters for Adelaide

The State Theatre Company of SA presents Three Sisters by Anton Chekhov, adapted by Adam Cook, at the Dunstan Playhouse from August 5 – 28.

One of the greatest plays of the 20^th century, Chekhov’s tragic-comic masterpiece of provincial claustrophobia and the frustrations of small town-life has a universally resounding appeal.

“I’ve wanted to direct Three Sisters for many, many years”, says Director Adam Cook. “Now, finally, I can. Fourteen actors on stage! What a thrill, what a treat! It’s poignant, funny, full of love and longing, and I promise to bring Chekhov’s masterpiece to vivid, passionate life in all its wild and lyrical richness.”

At the dawn of a new century, three sisters exiled to a provincial backwater long for a return to Moscow and its vibrant culture. Unable to bear the banality of their lives, tempers flare and all kinds of appetites go unchecked, provoking wild and dangerous responses from the people around them. While dealing with the death of their father and the frustrations and dissatisfactions of the present, the arrival of the debonair and magnetic officer Vershinin turns their world upside down and reminds them that happiness might just be possible…

Director: Adam Cook. Set Design: Adam Cook and Gavan Swift. Costume Designer: Ailsa Paterson. Lighting Designer: Gavan Swift. Composer: Jason Sweeney.

Cast: Chris Asimos, Kate Cheel, Patrick Graham, Michael Habib, Edwin Hodgeman, Carmel Johnson, Ksenja Logos, Renato Musolino, Peter O’Brien, Nathan O'Keefe, Geoff Revell, Nadia Rossi, Roman Vaculik, Bridget Walters.

Image: L-R Kate Cheel, Carmel Johnson, Peter O'Brien and Ksenja Logos.

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Win Tickets

Competition completed - winners Kathy Allen, Amy Ide and Alana Massalsky.

Win a pair of tickets to the performance of Three Sisters on Monday 8 August at 6:30pm at the Playhouse (3 double passes available).

The Challenge: Chekhov’s Three Sisters longed for the vibrant culture of Moscow. Would Adelaide have suited them just as well? Briefly describe the essence Adelaide’s vibrant culture (about 10 words).

Return to the competition on our Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/stagewhispers - and place your entry as a comment.

Likes will help us choose our three winners.

Entries close noon, Saturday August 30.