Waiting For Godot
Date: Saturday 3rd March 2012
Time: 19:30
“Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it is terrible.” Jean Anouilh’s judgement on the premiere of WAITING FOR GODOT went on to conclude that the play would, in time, represent the most important play to be staged in Paris for forty years.
Nobody who is acquainted with Beckett’s masterly black comedy would now question this prescient recognition of a classic of twentieth-century European theatre.
WAITING FOR GODOT forced a reconsideration of what theatre is and what it could be. Kenneth Tynan remarked that the play prompted him to reflect on the “rules” governing drama and “having done so, to pronounce them not elastic enough. Godot is validly new.”
“I told Ralph Richardson that if by Godot I had meant God I would have said God, and not Godot. This seemed to disappoint him greatl!” Samuel Beckett 1954.
Early booking recommended.
WAITING FOR GODOT is directed by Rory Wilton and designed by Jackie Moule.
Adults £8 Concs £6.50 Students £5 (Group booking : 1 in 10 free)
This is a Disabled friendly event. Please contact CRBO with your access requirements after placing your order.
This is the Burrell Theatre at Truro, Cornwall
The Burrell was officially opened by Sir Tim Rice in 2002, and went on to be awarded a special commendation by the Cornwall Buildings Group.
The Burrell plays host to theatre and dance companies from Cornwall and all over the country, plus live music, lectures and conferences.
The Burrell also has its own theatre company in residence: Cube Theatre Company produce one show a year at the Burrell which they then tour the country with. This gives pupils from Truro School an opportunity to witness the production process of a professional show.
They also produce and direct three Truro School shows a year. The Burrell Theatre also host Truro Schools A-level and GCSE theatre studies and drama productions.
To say the least, the Burrell Theatre is a very busy and vibrant theatre, and is fast becoming Cornwall’s favourite multi purpose venue.
Concessions : Under-16s, Full-Time Students, those in receipt of Benefits or Aged 60+.
A Family ticket, when available, is for 2 Adults & 2 Under-16's
Burrell Theatre website
