Theatre :: Samuel Beckett: Fragments

Samuel Beckett: Fragments
Théâtre des Bouffes du Nord
Director Peter Brook

Two of the world’s greatest theatre-makers come together in this exceptional theatre production featuring a stellar international cast.

The ‘fragments’ are four rarely-performed plays and a poem by Samuel Beckett – Rough for Theatre I, Rockaby, Act Without Words II, Neither and Come and Go – directed by revered theatrical producer and director Peter Brook. The monologues, duos and trios reflect themes Beckett raises in his best-known plays – the search for truth, the futility of human existence, the opposition of hope and despair.

Superlative performances from the three actors, all of whom have links with the internationally-renowned Complicite Theatre, have enthralled audiences from Europe to the US.

This is pure theatre brought back to basics. The result is restrained, humorous and effortlessly moving.

Director Peter Brook Artistic Collaborator Marie-Hélène Estienne with Hayley Carmichael, Antonio Gil Martinez and César Sarachu

By arrangement with Arts Projects Australia
 

Brook’s spare, simple staging is alive to every nuance in these plays … what riches are to be found in these apparently insubstantial minor works
The Daily Telegraph

This is Beckett as it should be done ****
The Times

Brook’s extraordinary mastery of theatre is evident
The Independent

You may never get another chance to see something with this combined pedigree in physical theatre. Don’t miss out
British Theatre Guide

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    14 Feb–15 Feb: 7.30pm
    17 Feb–21 Feb: 7.30pm
    24 Feb–25 Feb: 7.30pm
    15 Feb: 2pm
    21 Feb: 2pm
    22 Feb: 2pm
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    Present your ticket at some of the city’s premier bars and restaurants and extend your night beyond the show. Be it an entrée or encore, these participating venues help keep the night alive.

    Beck’s Music Box
    keep your night going and head to the Beck's Music Box for the best after parties this summer. See WA's best musicians, DJs and special guests free from 10.30pm.
    Sat 14 Feb - Sun 8 March - The Esplanade, Perth.

    Lamont's Wine Store Cottesloe
    pre or post show, Lamont's is offering a glass of wine and two tapas for $22.50 upon presentation of your ticket. In the classic "enoteca" fashion you will be able to purchase all the wines on the wine list for takeaway as well as ordering your favourite styles to stock your cellar.
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    331 Hay St, SUBIACO. Ph: 9382 3330
    Open Mon/Tue 8.30am-5pm, Wed-Fri 8.30am – midnight, Sat 5pm - midnight.
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    Address: 35 Stirling Hwy, Crawley

    Phone: (08) 9380 2691

    The Octagon Theatre is an intimate thrust stage venue seating 658 to 758 patrons.

    The theatre was designed with advice from Sir Tyrone Guthrie, the founding director of Stratford Shakespeare Festival, Canada, and was based on the design of the Stratford Festival Theatre. The Octagon can be used for music, dance, drama, comedy and public lectures.

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    Located at the University of WA Campus on Stirling Highway, and is serviced by buses on both Stirling Highway and Mounts Bay Road. There is a set down / pick up point behind the theatre suitable for cars, taxis, maxi taxis & small buses. Enter off Hackett Drive adjacent to University House.

    Transperth Infoline: 13 62 13

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    • A Reserve $60
    • A Reserve Friends $50
    • B Reserve $45
    • B Reserve Concession $40
    • C Reserve $35

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