On Beckett (Two River Theater) NJ Reviews and Tickets

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Captivating, Masterful, insightful, profound

About the Show

Tony-award winner Bill Irwin's one-man show exploring his relationship with the work of Samuel Beckett.

Bill Irwin can’t escape the work of Samuel Beckett and has spent his life & career captivated by the Irish novelist. In an intimate 90 minutes, this master clown and Tony Award-winning actor explores his relationship with Beckett, delving into the physical and verbal skills he has acquired over his years as an entertainer. Irwin’s approach to Beckett’s work – including 'Waiting for Godot', 'Texts for Nothing', and more – seeks to allow audiences to experience Beckett's language in new ways.

Irwin also directs this production, which first premiered at the Irish Repertory Theatre in October 2018.

Show-Score Member Reviews (1)

Captivating, Masterful, insightful, profound

See it if A master at his craft! Bill Irwin morphs into characters with small bits of business while sharing a working lifetime of Beckett insights.

Don't see it if You don’t like Beckett’s writing. Or one man, however brilliant, discussing what he’s learned playing Beckett roles throughout his career. Read more

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