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West End veteran Michael Pennington will bring his one-man show Anton Chekhov to next weekend, making it the sole Welsh venue to host the production.

Michael Pennington. Image courtesy of Pontio

Pennington has toured theatres worldwide with his production since it premièred in 1984 at the National Theatre, but this is the first time the show will visit Wales.

The one-man show takes the form of an evening spent in the company of the Russian writer towards the end of his life.

In it he reminisces about his life and work, demonstrates his writing technique by telling stories, speaks about the theatre and engages humorously with his audience.

Pontio's arts co-ordinator Dyfan Roberts said: "This is quite a coup for Bangor to host one of the West End's most prestigious stars - and to be the only venue in Wales to do so."

Anton Chekhov with Michael Pennington will run at the John Phillips Hall at Bangor University on Saturday 19 November.

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