Endgame (1989)
A performance of Samuel Beckett's 'Endgame', a play in which nothing happens, once - unlike Beckett's first play 'Waiting for Godot' in which nothing happens twice. It is not a play about chess, in any explicit sense, but it does feature a lovable if curmudgeonly old man in a dustbin. Generally accepted to be Beckett's bleakest play - indeed after it's 1957 English debut at the Royal Court, the TLS's Olivier Todd quipped that it made Waiting for Godot look like "a cheerful operetta". However, Beckett himself described it as "the favourite of my plays." Although the programme was not broadcast until 1991 it was recorded in 1989 prior to Beckett's death and had his blessing. This production is particularly notable as it is first full-length television performance of the play.
Cast
- Norman Beaton - Hamm
- Stephen Rea - Clov
- Charlie Drake - Nagg
- Kate Binchy - Nell
Screenplay
- Samuel Beckett (Theatre Play)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Endgame about?
- A performance of Samuel Beckett's 'Endgame', a play in which nothing happens, once - unlike Beckett's first play 'Waiting for Godot' in which nothing happens twice. It is not a play about chess, in any explicit sense, but it does feature a lovable if curmudgeonly old man in a dustbin. Generally accepted to be Beckett's bleakest play - indeed after it's 1957 English debut at the Royal Court, the TLS's Olivier Todd quipped that it made Waiting for Godot look like "a cheerful operetta". However, Beckett himself described it as "the favourite of my plays." Although the programme was not broadcast until 1991 it was recorded in 1989 prior to Beckett's death and had his blessing. This production is particularly notable as it is first full-length television performance of the play.
- Who directed Endgame?
- Endgame was directed by Tony Coe.
- Who stars in Endgame?
- Endgame stars Norman Beaton, Stephen Rea, Charlie Drake, Kate Binchy.
- How long is Endgame?
- Endgame has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is Endgame?
- Endgame is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Endgame produced?
- Endgame was produced in United Kingdom.