A strong cast helps to make the relationships believable but I struggled to fully believe that the drama was unfolding during modern times. With so much technology it is hard to grasp the reasons why the sisters could not just up and leave.

Anton Chekhov in a new version by Anya ReissDirected by Russell Bolam★★★★ Pros: A dazzling cast of talented, dynamic actors with some excellent scriptwriting from a future legend (you heard it here first!). Also, the ice-cream served at the interval is worth the ticket price alone. Cons: I struggled with the first few scenes. This had more to do with the actors slowly getting into their roles than any issue with the script. Not a big deal, however, as the ...