Ante Beckett

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Theatre (new writing, drama)

  • Babes in arms policy: Babies do not require a ticket
  • Policy applies to: Children under 2 years

Description

This original one-act comedy by Joel Smith reflects Samuel Beckett's work and themes. It centres on a single Beckett-type character, dealing with his life in the present, within his mother’s womb, and the one he is preparing to face in the vast world beyond. Apart from his struggles with the idea of his existence, he is forced to confront the overbearing presence of his mother and the constant clamour of the outside world, of which he is soon to be part of. Written and performed in the playful rhythm and style that is synonymous with Beckett's plays.

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General venue access

  • Accessible entry: Stair-lift with folding seat to from foyer (requires transfer from wheelchair to stair-lift chair at ground level, then transfer back to wheelchair at first floor). Staff can carry an unoccupied small or folding manual wheelchair up the stairs while the wheelchair user uses the seated stair lift. Electric wheelchairs, heavy wheelchairs and bulky wheelchairs cannot be carried upstairs. If not taking the stair lift, the space is accessed by two half flights of stairs (handrail on one side).

    • Wheelchair access type: Not fully wheelchair accessible

  • Stairs: 11- 20
    Number of stairs is provided as guidance and is not in addition to any wheelchair access type (lift/ramp etc) stated above.

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Lukas Piegeler 16 days ago

Soothingly off-putting.
In spirit of the source material and serious as well as honest in its performance. The play goes on for thirty minutes that felt more like 5 (which is the simplest and most honest form of praise). Being familiar with some of Beckett's work, it was just what I expected, but also still engaging and thought-provoking. Whoever likes Beckett will like this. If you don't know yet, whether you like Beckett or not: Becket himself, as well as this play, is not for everyone to like, but for everyone to try.
The simple (but all the more effective for it) costume and stage design compounded the effect of the writing without distracting from it.
The acting convincingly portrayed a Becket-type character in their dialectic, self-contradicting state.
A great new rendition of great Irish literature.

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Rosey Hayes 16 days ago

An absolute little gem of a show, highly recommend! Full disclosure; I am not a Beckett fan and was unsure of what to expect when I saw the title. This is something else entirely. Comic, poignant and quite profound. 30 minutes flew, a testament to the writing and the performance. Paddy was a joy to watch. Just a really seamless and polished piece.
A fringe highlight for me.

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Don Barak 16 days ago

A beautiful homage to the great Beckett with supreb acting. It is pleasing to see that intellect is still sought and appreciated

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Chloe Hoarle 16 days ago

I found this to be a genuinely original and thought provoking piece that was well designed. This sort of theatre should thrive at the fringe.
-chloe from watchthisimprov

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Ron Wert 18 days ago

Well,no. He doesn’t say anything about an overbearing mother. He does complain about his anxieties about his existence but theres not enough development in the play to explain his character.
OK to see, his acting is great but the play needs more work.

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