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Waiting For Godot in London
Starring:
Ben Whishaw
A fresh new revival of Samuel Beckett's classic theatre-changing play is returning to the West End from September 2024 for a limited run. Starring the respected stars of film, TV and stage Lucian Msamati, who thrilled us in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Death in Paradise, and Ben Whishaw of Mojo and Hamlet fame, it remains one of the greatest plays of the 20th century.
Waiting For Godot - The Story
Waiting For Godot is all about Vladimir and Estragon, two men who wait by a tree for a man called Godot. They don’t know who he is, why they’re meeting him or when he’s going to arrive, but they do know something incredible could happen when he does.
Godot keeps sending messages that he’s on the way, but will he ever turn up? Lucky and Pozzo join the conversation and decide not to end it all despite their sufferings. While Vladimir and Estragon don’t feel they really belong anywhere, they’re looking for Godot to supply enlightenment. The resulting hope they feel helps them to rise above their futile existence.
Waiting For Godot cast and creative team
Two respected actors take the starring roles – Ben Wishaw and Lucian Msamati. Lucian Msamati's long list of theatre credits includes Master Harrold and the Boys, Amadeus, A Wolf in Snakeskin Shoes, and many more, along with a load of excellent work on TV and in the movies. Starring alongside him will be the multi award-winning British actor Ben Wishaw (The Seagull, Paddington)
Directed by James Macdonald, the rest of the creatives will be announced nearer the time, as will the remaining cast.
This is your chance to see one of the world’s most influential plays, an eccentric and thoroughly enjoyable exploration of the human condition.
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Waiting For Godot Ticket Information
- Booking until:
Saturday, 21 December 2024
- Running time:
2hr 45min. Incl. 1 interval.
- Age restrictions
Ages 12+.
- Important Information
Show themes include suicidal ideation.
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Once booked, tickets to Waiting For Godot are usually non exchangeable and non refundable as per our terms & conditions. In practice, however, we will do our best to accommodate your request as long as we are notified at least 48 hours before the performance. Please contact us for more information.
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Latest customer reviews
All reviews are from customers who have been invited to leave a review just after seeing Waiting For Godot.
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Great and timeless play, superb actors, wonderful show!F Reviewed on 21 December 2024 by Francesco
London, United Kingdom
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MesmerizingD Reviewed on 22 November 2024 by David
Twickenham, United Kingdom
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Horrible plot and desolate themesWhy do we want to see a play with a few guys in a desolate scenery with one guy pulling another guy with a leash and lashing him. Wanted to see the basis of the common "waiting for Godot" comment when wait forever fort something but this play was atrocious and don't undcerstand its point. We left mid-way, unique for us. Bob W and Pat B
R Reviewed on 16 November 2024 by Robert
Accokeek, United States Of America
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Fantastic stage set set upI felt the essence of the play was ... banckruptcy of romantic period in the 19th century, followed by even more gloomy times in the advent of modernist period. After all the last 450 years of, progress and industrial revolustions, have not taken humanity that far. I suggest visitors should read the synopsis of the play and chunk the play in sections.
M Reviewed on 08 November 2024 by Mustafa
London, United Kingdom
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Funny and brilliant performanceL Reviewed on 26 October 2024 by Lungile
Lonndon, United Kingdom
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BrilliantM Reviewed on 23 October 2024 by Mallory
Elgin, United Kingdom
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A theatre classic everyone should see at least once. The cast of this production were outstanding - an acting masterpiece.
E Reviewed on 12 October 2024 by Emma
Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom
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CreativeIt has alot going on .your brain has to be switched on for this performance.
H Reviewed on 03 October 2024 by Helen
London, United Kingdom
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Amazing castThe story is one that is up for personal interpretation. Go home and reflect on it; why were they waiting, was there really Godot, was it real
C Reviewed on 29 September 2024 by Carl
Wellington, New Zealand
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Dated and unexploringWaiting for Godot was always challenging but will attract return audiences who have matured and will expect new and thought-provoking interpretation. This was a return to adolescence and did not deliver. We left at the interval.
D Reviewed on 20 September 2024 by Diana
London, United Kingdom
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RivetingThis is a great interpretation - true to Beckett - up to date Fascism is there - frustration - but also the human spirit Of comaraderie.
P Reviewed on 17 September 2024 by Patsy
London, United Kingdom
2024
5 Theatre Shows taking their final bow this December in London (2024)
by Emmie Newitt | Wednesday, December 4 2024, 16:01
As the year comes to an end, so does the curtain fall on several remarkable theatre productions that have enchanted audiences. Don’t miss your chance to experience these five unforgettable shows before they leave the stage.
Choir of Man West End production image. Photo by Richard Davenport.
2024
Review: WAITING FOR GODOT at Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Stuart King | Friday, September 20 2024, 04:54
Samuel Beckett’s dystopian nightmare in which Vladimir and Estragon occupy a desolate landscape with merely a tree and a rock to occupy their thoughts, has become a byword for existential limbo. The environment causes the fractious codependent pair to scramble incessantly in their bid to fill the void with commentaries on the mundane — boots, hats, carrots and a failing prostate. They bicker and disagree in their loneliness, as they await the arrival of the mysterious Godot who may somehow confer meaning on their situation and existence.
Ben Whishaw, Lucian Msamati, Tom Edden, and Jonathan Slinger in Waiting for Godot at Theatre Royal Haymarket. Photo Marc Brenner
2024
Production images released for WAITING FOR GODOT
by Emmie Newitt | Thursday, September 19 2024, 13:25
Samuel Beckett's profound exploration of existential themes and the human condition is playing a limited season in the West End this autumn.
Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw in Waiting for Godot. Photo by Marc Brenner
2024
6 shows opening in London in September (2024)
by Emmie Newitt | Thursday, September 5 2024, 09:25
What theatre shows do you need to see during September? We’ve got a guide to six of the best shows opening in London.
Princess Essex at Shakespeare's Globe artwork.
2024
Further casting announced for WAITING FOR GODOT at the Theatre Royal Haymarket
by Emmie Newitt | Thursday, July 11 2024, 09:26
The new production of Samuel Beckett's play heads to the West End for a limited run from Autumn.
Tom Edden and Jonathan Slinger headshots. Photos provided by production.
2024
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by Emmie Newitt | Monday, January 8 2024, 11:57
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2023
WAITING FOR GODOT revival announced for the West End in 2024
by Emmie Newitt | Thursday, December 7 2023, 13:29
A new production of Samuel Beckett's WAITING FOR GODOT will open in the West End for a strictly limited run from September 2024.
Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw
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