Seagull. by Anton Chekhov, in a new version by Martin Crimp, Paperback/Martin Crimp

Then one day a man turns up, sees her, and mindlessly destroys her.' Martin Crimp 's pared down version of Chekhov's first great play reveals the full force of its comedy and cruelty - whether it's love, sex, incredible fame, or simply a trip into town, each character is denied the thing they most crave.