Waiting for Waiting for Godot

Name: Waiting for Waiting for Godot
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786820419
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By Dave Hanson

Series: Oberon Modern Plays

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Waiting for Waiting for Godot follows two hapless understudies who pass their time backstage wrestling with the complexities of art, life, and theatre, as well as their uncertain place within it. This witty comedy explores themes inspired by Beckett's iconic work, blending humour and thoughtful reflection.
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Ideal for readers interested in theatre, dark comedy, and metafictional takes on existential themes, particularly those familiar with Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot.

This hilariously witty comedy ponders Beckett, showbiz and just what on earth it's all about. Turns out, the only people who truly understand Beckett's Waiting For Godot, are the understudies.

An excellent new comedy, reminiscent of One Man, Two Guvnors, and The Play that Goes Wrong.

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Two hapless understudies occupy their time backstage, trying to understand art, life, theatre and their precarious existence within it. Described as “delectable” by The New York Times and “gleefully absurd” by Time Out New York, this hilariously witty comedy ponders Beckett, showbiz and just what on earth it’s all about.

Turns out, the only people who truly understand Beckett’s Waiting For Godot are the understudies.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786820419

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 August 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Oberon Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 118.0mm

Height: 194.0mm

Weight: 80g

Pages: 62

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Arts & Culture Dave Hanson Non-Fiction Series: Oberon Modern Plays

About the Author

Dave Hanson is a published writer, actor and comedian living in New York City, known for Waiting for Waiting For Godot, Inside Amy Schumer, and Chelsea Lately.