WAITING FOR GODOT by Samuel Beckett directed by Rupert Mason & Justin Butcher

Two penniless vagrants in rags and ruined boots meet by a barren tree on an abandoned stretch of road through a wasteland and wait - for the mysterious Godot who, when he comes, will provide their salvation. They pass the time in banter, philosophical musings, clowning and argument, always hoping that the longed-for Godot will appear. A bullying, wealthy tyrant named Pozzo appears, leading his demented slave Lucky on a rope, and converses with them, and later a young boy, a messenger who tells them that ‘Mr Godot’ sends his apologies, but will certainly come tomorrow.

Nearly 80 years since its composition in Paris in the immediate aftermath of the Second World War, Samuel Beckett’s tragicomic absurdist masterpiece continues to delight, intrigue, move and inspire with its rich mix of slapstick clowning, vaudeville vulgarity, lyrical Irish banter and poignant existential yearning.

J.Productions, Milan, is proud to present the first English language public production of Waiting for Godot in Italy for more than 40 years. Many thanks to our sponsor Karma Group.

Waiting for Godot will premiere at St Mark’s on 28th July with two further performances at the Volterra International Festival Teatro on 29th & 30th July.

Tickets €20 and €15 for students