Three Sisters

Three Sisters is one of the most frequently performed Chekhov plays, having been performed in every major city across the world. Chekhov wrote Three Sisters in the autumn of 1900. By January 1901, it had been performed at the Moscow Arts Theatre where it enjoyed an unrivalled success.

These teachers notes are a guide for you to better explain to your students the content, themes, characters and the play in performance. There are also activities for your class to complete. 

Plot Synopsis

The Production

Characters

Themes

The Meaning of Names

History