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Waiting for Godot

By: Samuel Beckett
Narrated by: Sean Barrett, David Burke, Terence Rigby, Nigel Anthony
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About this listen

There is now no doubt that not only is Waiting for Godot the outstanding play of the 20th century, but it is also Samuel Beckett's masterpiece. Yet it is both a popular text to be studied at school and an enigma. The scene is a country road. There is a solitary tree. It is evening. Two tramp-like figures, Vladimir and Estragon, exchange words. Pull off boots. Munch a root vegetable. Two other curious characters enter. And a boy. Time passes. It is all strange yet familiar. Waiting for Godot casts its spell as powerfully in this audiobook recording as it does on stage.

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©Beckett Estate (P)2005 Naxos Audiobooks Classics Drama & Plays European World Literature Funny Witty

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Critic reviews

"This audio version of one of the 20th century's most significant plays is fascinating... the performances are powerful and full of conviction, and the conclusion, in the author's own words, that 'nothing happens,' is - as ever - not the whole story." ( Sunday TimesAudio Book of the Week)
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Wonderfully characterised. I never get tired of listening to this masterwork. I highly recommend it.

Magnificent Performance

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An admirable demonstration of how to transfer a stage play to audio only. The performances show the way that familiarity is the basis for friendship and cruelty, the importance of companionship which is more than enforced proximity.

An excellent production

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interesting story to listen to. not 100% sure what it's really about but I'll enjoy working it out.

short and sweet.

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Do not stop listening and you will be rewarded! The classic of Absurdist theatre. Enjoy!

The Absurd at its Best

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It's brilliance is well known, it's subjects deep and absurd. The performance is great and subtle, it's waiting for Godot.

Stay go leave stay...it's all the same

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