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Chekhov’s First Play

Posted on October 24, 2022 by in Tags Library

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Dead Centre’s meta take on Chekhov’s early play, directed by Bush Moukarzel, at the Irish Arts Center (726 11th Avenue); 70 minutes, through November 6, 2022.

“funny and moving, just like the playwright’s renowned works” — Darryl Reilly

Reception: Warmly received.

From the TheaterScene archive. Original review by Darryl Reilly for TheaterScene.org, October 24, 2022.

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