The Times 30th April 2007

The Independent 4th May 2007

The Sunday Times 6th May 2007

"Chekhov's characters, whom we think we know all too well, suddenly burst open, dazzlingly and unforgettably. Pushkin needed Donnellan to develop Boris Godunov from a story just about power into a story of human beings and their passions. Russian Shakespeare needed Donnellan to make the usually bulky Twelfth Night poignant and pulsing. No one other than Donnellan could have achieved this. He is the first and the unrepeatable." Kommersant, Russia

"Miraculous Simplicity... To Chekhov's simplicity Donnellan responds with simplicity... the actors move with ethereal grace and, just as the sisters' heads swim and hearts beat, so we too are nearly swept off our feet. Sublime elegance... Irina Griniova as a magnificent Masha... the entire company overwhelms... Superb!" Le Figaro, France

"The acting is astounding - believable, honest, tough... incredibly moving. Finally the audience erupts and gives a long standing ovation." Moskovskiy Komsomolets, Russia