Waiting For Godot by The Ravens Theatre Company

"ESTRAGON: Nothing happens, nobody comes, nobody goes, it's awful!"

Waiting for Godot

By Samuel Beckett
Directed by Janice Muller

Starring Tim Heath, Gus Read-Hill and Luke Lennox, with Tim Rogers as Pozzo

Following on from the success of their inaugural production, The Seagull, which was close to sold out across the season, The Ravens Theatre Company returns to the Phee Broadway Theatre with Samuel Beckett’s iconic masterpiece, Waiting for Godot.

Two men wait beside a tree for the mysterious Godot.

As time passes, Vladimir and Estragon talk, argue, joke, dream, contemplate leaving, and remain exactly where they are. Their waiting is interrupted by the unforgettable arrival of Pozzo and Lucky, but Godot does not come.

At once deeply philosophical, moving and wonderfully funny, Waiting for Godot explores companionship, uncertainty, hope and the absurdity of waiting. Blending comedy with some of life’s biggest questions, it offers no simple answers, and remains as startling, original and relevant today as when it was first performed.

Written in French by Samuel Beckett and first performed in Paris in 1953, Waiting for Godot transformed modern theatre. Beckett later translated the play into English himself, and it has since been performed around the world by many of the theatre world’s finest actors and companies. More than 70 years after its premiere, it continues to fascinate, challenge and delight audiences.

Directed by acclaimed theatre-maker Janice Muller, this new Ravens production brings together co-founder Tim Heath and his childhood friend Gus Read-Hill, alongside talented local actor Luke Lennox and Tim Rogers as Pozzo.

Best known as the lead singer and frontman of You Am I, Rogers is also an accomplished actor. His stage credits include productions for Malthouse Theatre, Belvoir, Griffin Theatre Company and Melbourne Theatre Company, as well as performances across film and television.

Following the near sell-out season of The Seagull, audiences are encouraged to book early. This is a strictly limited season and seating is allocated.

Content advisory
Contains adult themes, discussion and depictions of self-harm and suicide. Audience discretion is advised. Recommended 12 years+

Event info

Show runs for approx. 2 hour and 20 minutes including an interval
Doors open 30 minutes prior
Late admission at discretion of venue staff

Strictly no food admitted into the auditorium

Ticketing Policy
No refunds. Tickets may be transferred to another performance (subject to availability)

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