An absurdist play written in the 1940s, the plot centres around two tramp-like characters, Vladimir and Estragon as they wait for Godot. The conversations between the two men are comical, absurd and often ridiculous ranging from complaints about ill-fitting boots to concerns about bladder conditions. Full of subtle humour and symbolism this play questions the very nature of our existence.

Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 5 Jan 2006
Format: Paperback 96 pages
ISBN-10: 0571229115 ISBN-13: 978-0571229116 Learn More

Publisher: Methuen Drama
Published: 21 Jun 2004
Format: Paperback 208 pages
ISBN-10: 0713662905 ISBN-13: 978-0713662900 Learn More

Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Nick Hern Books (2 Dec. 1993)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1854592114
ISBN-13: 978-1854592118
Product Dimensions: 13 x 1 x 19.8 cm Learn More

Paperback: 88 pages
Publisher: Methuen Drama; New edition edition (12 Mar. 1987)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0413156109
ISBN-13: 978-0413156105
Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 0.9 x 19.9 cm Learn More

Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Wordsworth Editions; New edition edition (5 May 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 185326203X
ISBN-13: 978-1853262036 Learn More

If you're looking for a gem of a play to teach, then this is it. It's a firm favourite here in the EHD offices and we've had some lovely feedback from customers too:

"Such a wonderful text! One of those that never fail to make me and my students smile!" E. Watts, Bury.
"I'm not sure I've heard a class erupt in to such laughter as when we read the moment where Myra is sitting in her cardboard coffin, watching TV. The sadness of this play is tackled with such honesty but reminds us of the absurd side to such tragedy. Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant!" Suzy, Chester.

A bittersweet comedy about a family coming to terms with their mother's terminal illness. What sounds like it could be a very tragic play choice, is actually far from what you'd expect. With moments of humour, complex family relationships and some really very witty observations about human reactions to awful news, this will definitely be a favourite with you and your class.

Paperback: 103 pages
Publisher: Absolute Classics (2 Feb. 2005)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1840024712
ISBN-13: 978-1840024715
Product Dimensions: 13 x 0.8 x 21.1 cm Learn More

Paperback: 112 pages
Publisher: Penguin Classics (25 Jan. 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0141188901
ISBN-13: 978-0141188904
Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 0.7 x 19.7 cm Learn More

Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Methuen Drama; New edition edition (4 May 2006)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0413775828
ISBN-13: 978-0413775825 Learn More

Paperback: 96 pages
Publisher: Faber & Faber; Main edition (1 May 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0571244211
ISBN-13: 978-0571244218 Learn More