The Coming of Godot: A Short History of a Masterpiece

Fifty years ago Sir Peter Hall directed the English language world premiere of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece Waiting For Godot . Now he has returned to this extraordinary classic, the quintessential absurdist piece that has become one of the most important works of modern drama. Jonathan Croall was given access to rehearsals for this landmark anniversary production. His book is both a fascinating account of this theatrical journey and informative history of a play that for fifty years has intrigued, baffled, provoked and entertained all those who have ever come across Vladimir, Estragon and the ever elusive Godot.