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Endgame
by
Samuel Beckett
September 10-27, 2026
Theatre Exile
1340-48 S. 13th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19147
“…a profound, sombre, paradoxical joy…”
--The Sunday Times of London
“…Endgame…confirmed my growing conviction that Beckett is the greatest dramatist to use the English language since Shakespeare.”
--The Independent
Join us in celebration of the IRC’s 20th anniversary with the absurdist classic that Beckett referred to as his own personal favorite.
Endgame perfects the unity of form and content: four survivors of an unknown catastrophe – a man who can’t sit down, a man who can’t stand up, and two amputees in trash cans – perform an endless cycle of meaningless rituals as they await the end.
Described as a “…magnificent theatrical experience…” and identifying it as a hauntingly powerful work of art rather than a piece of political or moral propaganda, Sir Harold Hobson, writing for The Sunday Times of London, was one of the few prominent British theatre critics who fiercely championed Samuel Beckett’s work when it debuted, facing widespread derision.
Originally written in French and translated into English by Beckett himself, it is considered by many critics to be his best.
Featuring:
David Bardeen
John Zak
Bob Schmidt
Tina Ann Brock
Directed by Tina Ann Brock
Costume & Scenic Design: Erica Hoelscher
Lighting Design: Tydell Williams
Technical Director: Tony Clemente
Stage Management: Ella Namour
Tickets:
Preview Performance (9/10) - $20
Weeknight Performances - $25
Weekend & Opening Night Performances (09/11) - $28