Ivanov
Category: Books,Literature & Fiction,Dramas & Plays
Ivanov Details
"Ivanov" is Anton Chekhov's four-act drama, which was originally performed in 1887, however due to Chekhov's disgust for the performance he revised it to its current condition and it was preformed again in 1889. "Ivanov" is the story of its title character, Nikolai Ivanov, who is severely conflicted by the illness of his wife, his mounting debts and his own internal desires. A taut psychological drama, "Ivanov" with its tragic and dramatic climax is considered one of Chekhov's best plays.
Reviews
I was lucky enough to see this play on opening night in London's West End, in September 2008. I left the theatre absolutely enchanted by not only the acting, but also by the sheer power and musicality of Stoppard's lines in this reworked translation. Needless to say, I went back to see this play 4 more times before I left London for Moscow.I can't recommend this play enough.