Books by Peter (Author) Gill

The acclaimed memoir by playwright and director Peter Gill, now in paperback. A potent recollection of the changing theatrical landscape of the 1960s, from one of the most influential playwrights and directors in twentieth century British theatre.

Two years after its disastrous opening in 1896, "The Seagull" was successfully revived at the Moscow Art Theatre. Checkhov's self-mocking description of the play was: "A comedy - 3F, 6M, four acts, rural scenery (a view over a lake); much talk of literature, little action, five bushels of love".