The Seagull and culture. Renowned translator and author of the book "The Oxford Guide to Literature in English Translation" Peter France wrote of Chekhov's multiple adaptations: The American playwright Tennessee Williams adapted the play as "The Notebook of Trigorin", which premiered in 1981. That year, Thomas Kilroy's adaptation, "The Seagull" also premiered at the Royal Court Theatre in London. The Canadian playwright Daniel MacIvor wrote an adaptation called "His Greatness". Sidney Lumet's 1968 film "The Sea Gull" used Moura Budberg's translation. The play was also adapted as the Russian film "The Seagull" in 1970. The play was the basis for the 1974
Uncle Vanya his life feels empty. As Vanya agonizes over his past, Astrov returns, somewhat drunk, and the two talk together. Sonya chides Vanya for his drinking, and responds pragmatically to his reflections on the futility of a wasted life, pointing out that only work is truly fulfilling. Outside, a storm is gathering and Astrov talks with Sonya about the suffocating atmosphere in the house; Astrov says Serebryakov is difficult, Vanya is a hypochondriac, and Yelena is charming but idle. He laments that it’s a long time since he loved anyone. Sonya begs Astrov to stop drinking, telling him it is unworthy