Waiting for Godot

Waiting for Godot was our next play in line. Actors Ian McKellen, Roger Rees, Matthew Kelly, and Ronald Pickup are brilliantly cast in Waiting for Godot. Best known for his role as Gandolf in the Lord of the Rings series, McKellen brings true heart to the stage. The onstage chemistry between McKellen and Rees makes one believe that they are truly brothers that share a deep passion for the theatre. Kelly's performance of Pozzo immerses us in their world, questioning their questions, and digging deeper into the mysteries of life.

Sasha Gusov

Designed by Stephen Brimson Lewis, the set is absolutely incredible. Unlike anything I've seen, the scenery depicted the theme perfectly. Desolate and empty, yet full of interest, the onstage pieces showed the wear and tear of life. A single tree stood to the right hand side of the stage, leaving us wondering how something of life could be found in such a dead place. Costumes were ragged and worn, beautifully designed to show the audience how life takes a toll on all of us.

Sasha Gusov

Of all the pieces we've seen in London thus far, the design of Waiting for Godot is by far the best. The extreme consistency and unity within the set, lighting sound, costumes, makeup, photos, and publicity tells me, without a doubt, that everything was planned to the T and done with intention. The program is by far the most beautifully designed program I've ever seen. From the poster design (with the single tree in the type), to Beckett's biographical information, to cast photos and interviews, this program is one that I'll be able to look at years from now and remember exact moments within the play. In my own career, I hope to create publicity materials like these, programs that are beautifully designed and that evoke strong memories and emotions from the piece.