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The SeagullAnton Chekhov Translated by Stephen Mulrine
Arkadina, a famous actress, and her lover, a famous novelist, are spending the summer on her country estate, but their glamorous presence proves fatally disruptive to the lives of all those present, especially her son, Konstantin and Nina, the girl he loves. $14.99
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The Spanish TragedyThomas Kyd
The ghost of a murdered courtier is promised by Revenge that he will see his murderer killed by his mistress. The two ghostly figures sit down to watch the violent proceedings. $14.99
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Don JuanMolière Translated by Kenneth McLeish
Set in Sicily, Moliere's play retells the famous myth of Don Juan, the womaniser with no morals and a scorn for religion. It charts his relationship with his servant Sganarelle, his romantic philandering, his false conversion and his ultimate punishment. $14.99
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HotelCaryl Churchill
An innovative theatre piece combining music, voices and dance, with a text by Caryl Churchill and music by Orlando Gough. $24.99
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The Recruiting OfficerGeorge Farquhar
A classic Restoration-era comedy about the sexual exploits of two officers, the womanising Plume and the cowardly Brazen, as they go about their task of recruiting soldiers in the town of Shrewsbury. $14.99
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WidowsAriel Dorfman, Tony Kushner
In a war-torn village the men have disappeared. The women – their mothers, wives, daughters – wait by the river, hope and mourn. Their anguish is unspoken until bruised and broken bodies begin being washed up on the banks and the women defy the military in the only form of protest left to them. $27.99
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Beauty and the BeastLaurence Boswell
A magical re-telling of the story of Beauty and the Beast, with music by Mick Sands drawn from traditional French folk melodies. $23.99
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Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (ad. Edgar)Robert Louis Stevenson Adapted by David Edgar
A superb adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous story of the unassuming Dr Jekyll and his dark alter-ego Mr Hyde. $27.99
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Doctor FaustusChristopher Marlowe
The classic story of the learned Doctor Faustus who sells his soul to the devil. $14.99
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The AlchemistBen Jonson
Face, Subtle and Dol Common are three rogues intent on conning the gullible out of their money. Setting up a quack-doctor's practice in Lovewit's house they promise miraculous services that cost their customers dear. Everything goes swimmingly, until Lovewit returns and the three turn against each other. $14.99
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