Cate Blanchett camps it up

In ‘The Seagull,’ Cate Blanchett Outshines a Director’s Tired Tropes
Thanks to Blanchett’s charismatic turn as a fading actress, this new Chekhov adaptation in London hangs together in spite of Thomas Ostermeier’s antics.
The Seagull review: Cate Blanchett camps it up at the Barbican
I know that’s not what you expected,” says Zachary Hart’s Simon as he dismounts from his quad bike. Neither did I expect him to whip out a guitar and start belting out Billy Bragg’s The Milkman of Human Kindness.
The Seagull at the Barbican review: is Cate Blanchett's performance the year's best?
The Seagull at the Barbican review: is Cate Blanchett's performance the year's best? - 5/5 Blanchett delivers an highly skillful performance in director Thomas Ostermeier’s meta production of the Chek
The Seagull: Cate Blanchett delivers the goods – and does the splits
Joined by Emma Corrin and Tom Burke, Blanchett is unmissable in this experimental take on Chekhov’s masterpiece
'The Seagull' review — Cate Blanchett leads a magnificent revival that captures the humour, intellect and tender heart of Chekhov
Read our review of *The Seagull*, starring Cate Blanchett, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Emma Corrin and Tom Burke, now in performances at the Barbican to 5 April. Read more theatre reviews on LondonTheatre.co.uk.
Seagull review: Cate Blanchett's mesmerizing portrayal of Irina Arkadina in Chekhov's play
Cate Blanchett's portrayal of Irina Arkadina in Chekhov's play is a masterclass in complexity, blending venom with vulnerability in a way that captivates and intrigues.
The Seagull starring Cate Blanchett – review round-up
The Australian Oscar winner returns to the stage in Chekhov’s classic play, but does Thomas Ostermeier’s modern, meta-theatrical staging captivate the critics? Fergus Morgan rounds up the reviews.
‘The Seagull’ Theater Review: Cate Blanchett Leads a First-Class Ensemble in Glorious Chekhov Adaptation
Director Thomas Ostermeier brings a combination of devil-may-care boldness and truth to Duncan Macmillan's witty new adaptation, also featuring Tom Burke, Emma Corrin and Kodi Smit-McPhee.
Review Roundup: What Did the Critics Think of Cate Blanchett in THE SEAGULL?
Cate Blanchett and Tom Burke make their return to the stage in Thomas Ostermeier's new production of Chekhov’s The Seagull. What did the critics think?
Cate Blanchett blazes on stage in The Seagull
She leads an impressive cast including Tom Burke and Emma Corrin in avant-garde director Thomas Ostermeier's cracking modern take on Chekhov
Cate Blanchett soars in the Barbican’s utterly engrossing update of Chekov’s The Seagull
Tom Burke and Emma Corrin also star in this three-hour production of the classic play that’s languid, thoughtful, and often ...
Tom Burke on Starring in ‘The Seagull' and ‘Black Bag' Alongside Cate Blanchett, and Upcoming ‘Blade Runner 2099' Series: ‘There Was a Moment of Just Letting Go'
British actor Tom Burke has been spending a lot of time with Cate Blanchett lately. Burke ("Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga") is ...