Anthropocenes: meaning humans are having such a big impact on the Earth through things like pollution, climate change, deforestation, and building cities that it's actually changing how the planet works, just like past natural events. Uncle Vanya, written by Anton Chekhov, tells the story of a disheartened man who has devoted his life to managing a country estate for his brother-in-law, only to realise his sacrifices have been for nothing. As tensions rise with the sudden threat of selling the estate, the characters personal struggles and longings surface- this is then mirrored with contemporary characters who still face these struggles today.