Articles related to "Samuel Beckett"

Irishman Samuel Beckett is one of the most celebrated and at the same time bewildering authors of the twentieth century.

Brief biography of Irish writer Samuel Beckett, influential British writer of the 20th century, leading dramatist and Nobel laureate in literature.

In Krapp's Last Tape at the 2008 Stratford Shakespeare Festival, it's all about actor Brian Dennehy. It's easy to see why he's become a legend in theatre circles.

Is Beckett's view of man's condition entirely desolate? What comfort and peace can be found amidst the nihilism and chronological trapping in Waiting for Godot?

The play shows two tramps waiting endlessly for someone who never arrives. The 1953 drama was voted the most significant play of the century, but what is it all about?

In contemporary sales themed theatre classic, Zadies Shoe's star swaps swearwords with real-estate sharks Eric Peterson, Peter Donaldson and Albert Schultz.

Visit the birth place of the Titanic, the playfields of CS Lewis and Samuel Beckett, the Parliament Buildings at Stormont and the murals of East and West Belfast.

Dublin's famous writers range from Jonathan Swift, Oscar Wilde, Samuel Beckett and James Joyce through to Roddy Doyle today. The city is full of literary landmarks.

Peter Hall celebrates the 50th Anniversary of his original London staging of Samuel Beckett's masterpiece by bringing it back in an all-new production.

Brian Dennehy said that Shakespeare is the Olympics of theatre, yet the award-winning actor has recently set his own gold medal standard in Hughie and Krapp's Last Tape

A glimpse of the life and work of Sam Shepard as a man, a poet and musician; as well as his imaginative work as an actor, director and playwright for audiences worldwide.

Some plays, when paired with another, simply work, as with Beckett's Krapp's Last Tape and O"Neill's Hughie at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival.

French master Jean Anouilh's winning plays were translated to film with Peter Sellers, Peter O'Toole, and Richard Burton, and his plays are as eccentric as their creator.

Paris has many cemeteries, however the three that attract the most visitors are the Cimetière du Père Lachaise, Cimetière de Montmartre and Cimetière du Montparnasse.

Suite101 Talks to science fiction writer Iain M. Banks about his extensive list of influences and his new Culture novel, Matter.

While not fully heavy, the tone of Summer Dawn and Have a Nice Day is more melancholic; proving the old maxim, the best comedy is born of great tragedy.

These writing quotes provide hope and guidance for struggling writers. Find advice and words of wisdom in these quotes from the masters like Chekov, Atwood and Twain.

Brief biography of Austrian author Franz Kafka, famous for short story "The Metamorphosis" and novel The Trial, whose heroes are victims of an indifferent society.

R. Todd Felton's Journey into Ireland's Literary Revival is a fascinating and well-written account of the rebirth in Irish literature between the 1890s and 1920s

Brief biography British-born writer James Joyce, one of the most important 20th century writers, who wrote Dubliners and A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man.

This season at Stratford was one of the most highly anticipated in its 55-year history, and it has not disappointed with spectacular actors' and directors' debuts.

Russian classic has Stratford's finest including Lucy Peacock, Irene Poole,and Dalal Badr as The Prozorov Sisters, with Tom McCamus, James Blendick, and Joyce Campion.

Brief biography of Sir Tom Stoppard, one of the 20th century's greatest playwrights, famous for his play Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead.

Yann Martel's new book will make every Canadian think about what works of literature influence their national leader, if at all.

Broadway shows opening before April 30 during the 2008-2009 season are eligible for Tony Awards. There are 29 categories for the 63rd Annual Tony Award.

"There is no such thing as a dumb question," professors often say. While this is true, some seemingly innocent statements by students can make professors cringe.

An interview with Dora-nominated playwright and actor Brendan Gall. Currently working on his next play, Gall discusses his process as a playwright.

Here are some great meditations for your sign. From the blogs' "Zen Quote of the Day" series.