The Seagull, a reimagining of Anton Chekhov's classic, will be presented by Olympique Dramatique at the Edinburgh International Festival. This unique adaptation utilizes Flemish Sign Language, featuring a cast that includes both Deaf and hearing actors, exploring the depths of communication and understanding. The production aims to offer new perspectives on the iconic tragicomedy, illuminating the characters' internal struggles and complexities. The performance runs from August 7 to August 30, 2026.
Cast and Creative Team for The Seagull at Edinburgh International Festival
Cast
Ensemble
Ensemble
Wagner Moura
Actor
Creative Team
Erika Grimaldi
Performer
Catriona Price
Musician
Gustavo Dudamel
Music & Artistic Director
Tansy Davies
Composer
Christian Jatahy
Director
Zora Howard
Director
James Gaffigan
Conductor
John Wallace
Inspirational trumpeter
Sarah Lewis
Professor
Anne Hardy
Sculpture Artist
Derya Türkan
Kemençe Player.
Savina Yannatou
Singer
David Bowie
Music Creator
Lucy Drever
Presenter
Ineza Mugisha
Soprano
Elena Stikhina
Performer
Stephen Costello
Performer
Piero Pretti
Performer
John Butt
Baroque specialist
Floating Points
Composer
Augustin Hadelich
Soloist
Kirill Petrenko
Conductor
Wynton Marsalis
Artistic Director
Nicola Benedetti
Festival Director
Stuart Stratford
Conductor
Maxim Emelyanychev
Conductor
Iréne Theorin
Dramatic soprano
Dan Daw
Performer
Cortoralto
Artist
Nina Stemme
Soloist
Louise Alder
Soloist
Karina Canellakis
Conductor
Adele Thomas
Director
Tom Morris
Director
Geoff Sobelle
Theatre-maker
Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui
Choreographer
Aszure Barton
Choreographer
Mario Banushi
Theatre-maker
Alfred Brendel
Pianist
Ian Brown
Music Director
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