'We're all born mad, some remain
so.'
Estragon
Sydney Theatre Company and Qantas present
WAITING FOR GODOT
By Samuel Beckett
Waiting for Godot is one of those epoch-defining works
of art. It was met with bewilderment upon its premiere, yet went on
to be one of the most lauded plays of the 20th century.
An incredible roll call of actors and directors have wrought
interpretations of Beckett's fascinatingly elusive masterpiece -
its debut in English was directed by a 24-year-old Peter Hall; the
ever-patient Vladimir and Estragon have been played by actors
including Robin Williams, Steve Martin, Ian McKellan, Patrick
Stewart, Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall and Nathan Lane. It has
inspired, or been quoted in, a vast array of novels, films and
plays - even an episode of Sesame Street.
In 2013, Hugo Weaving and Richard Roxburgh will make their mark,
reunited with Uncle Vanya director Tamás Ascher, who
has been tempted by this once-in-a-generation casting coup to
create his third interpretation of Beckett's masterpiece. Fuelled
by high culture, complex philosophy and vaudevillian slapstick, the
duo will face the void and slip on the banana skin of
meaninglessness.
What's it about? Nothing and everything: a bleak yet still
hilarious canvas upon which countless critics, artists and
audiences have projected endless different readings. Over to
you.
Duration: 2hrs 30mins (including
interval)
Times: Mon 6.30pm; Tues - Sat 7.30pm; Wed
1pm; Sat 1.30pm; 19, 20, 25 & 27
Nov 12.15 (Schools Day)
Previews 12 - 15 November
Season 16 November - 14 December
Mon 6.30pm; Tues - Sat 7.30pm; Wed 1pm; Sat 1.30pm; 19, 20,
25 & 27 Nov 12.15 (Schools Day)
Single ticket prices
Saturday evening $105
Adult $99
Seniors cardholder $85
Concession $75
Preview $80
Under 30 $55
Transaction fees may apply
Season Ticket prices
Saturday evening $90
Adult $85
Seniors cardholder $75
Concession $65
Preview $70
Under 30 $50
Pre-season Briefing
Monday 28 October 6.15pm
At the Wharf
Audi Night with the Actors
Monday 25 November 6.30pm
Audio described performance and 11.30am tactile
tour
Saturday 30 November 1.30pm
Auslan performance
Thursday 5 December 7.30pm
Captioned performance
Friday 6 December 7.30pm
Schools Days
Tuesday 19 November 12.15pm
Wednesday 20 November 12.15pm
Wednesday 27 November 12.15pm
Director Tamás Ascher
Associate Director Anna Lengyel
Set Designer Zsolt Khell
Costume Designer Alice Babidge
Lighting Designer Nick Schlieper
Sound Designer Max Lyandvert
With
Philip Quast, Richard Roxburgh, Hugo Weaving
Photo Ingvar Kenne