The full cast has been revealed for Waiting for Godot, which will open in the West End at Theatre Royal Haymarket on 19th September.
Joining Lucian Msamati and Ben Whishaw, who take on the lead roles of Estragon and Vladimir, will be Alexander Joseph, Luca Fone, and Ellis Pang sharing the role of The Boy, and David Lee-Jones (Understudy Pozzo and Estragon) and Dean Graham (Understudy Lucky and Vladimir).
The rest of the cast will also feature Tom Edden as Lucky and Jonathan Slinger as Pozzo.
Commenting on the casting for the production, director James Macdonald stated, “One of the greatest and most radical plays ever written. Four extraordinary actors. A brilliant design for London's oldest and most beautiful playhouse. For me, this is all beyond exciting.”
The wider creative team behind the show includes Bruno Poet (Lighting Design), Rae Smith (Set and Costume Design), Hazel Holder (Voice Coach), Campbell Young Associates (Hair and Make-up Design), Ian Dickinson and Niamh Gaffney for Autograph (Sound Design), and Max Harrison (Assistant Director).
Beckett's avant-garde play follows the fortunes of Vladimir and Estragon as they wait patiently for the titular Godot....... who never comes.
Address
8 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4HT
Venue Facilities
Air conditioned
Nearest Tube
Piccadilly Circus
Tube Lines
Bakerloo, Piccadilly
Directions from nearest tube
(5mins) Go along Coventry Street and then take Haymarket on the right where the theatre will be approx. 200 metres along.
Railway Station
Charing Cross
Bus Numbers
(Haymarket) 3, 6, 9, 12, 13, 15, 19, 23, 38, 53, 88, 139, 159
Night Bus Numbers
(Haymarket) 6, 12, 23, 88, 139, 453, N8, N19, N38, N97, N3, N13, N15, N136, N159
Car Park
Leicester Square, Whitcomb Street (2mins)
Within Congestion Zone
Yes
The Theatre Royal Haymarket is a medium size West End theatre that has four levels of seating and a capacity of 893 seats. The venue boasts one of London’s most impressive Victorian auditoriums however, views of the stage can be varied because of the curve in the seating meaning that some seats offer side-angled views. Due to the slight restrictions that exist in some sections, it is recommended to study the seating plan in detail before purchase however all seats with restrictions are clearly labelled.
Premium seats in the theatre are situated in the centre seats of rows E-J and also in the front rows of the Royal Circle which is a good vantage point and has great views of the stage from an elevated position. The front of the Royal Circle has clear-view seating even at the end of rows however central seating offers the best overall experience.
The Theatre Royal Haymarket also has two boxes in the Stalls. Located adjacent to the stage on each side of the auditorium, these boxes contain two seats each and must both be booked as a pair but offer patrons a private experience making them ideal for a ‘date night!’
Bargain hunters searching for cheap Waiting For Godot tickets can find value in the ends of the rows of the Stalls and Royal Circle even with the slight curve in the balcony, and the restricted view seats in the Upper Circle can also provide good value for money as the restrictions are minimal and should not hinder your overall enjoyment! Seats in the Gallery however are very high up on the fourth level and feel distant from the action happening down below. This is reflected in the price but these seats may not be suitable for patrons suffering from vertigo or uncomfortable with heights.