VLADIMIR: We have kept our appointment and that’s an end to that. We are not saints, but we have kept our appointment. How many people can boast as much?
ESTRAGON: Billions.

One of the main things I miss about London is the easy access to great theatre. Since moving to Italy 15 years ago I can count on one hand the amount of plays I’ve seen. Partly this is to do with navigating the language barrier (thankfully, less of an issue these days) but this is also due to a relative lack of  available shows in the provincial town of Cesena , where I live.

However, as a big admirer of Samuel Beckett, I didn’t want to pass up the chance of seeing a touring production of Waiting For Godot (Aspettando Godot) at the Teatro Bonci, by a theatre company from Genoa (Teatro Stabile di Genova). Continue reading →