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Closed 25 Jul 2021
Riverside Studios
Image courtesy Anthology Theatre
Synopsis
Winnie and her husband Willie are stuck in every sense of the word.
Endless days and nights pass by while they struggle on, with only each other for company.
Winnie takes comfort in the monotony of her existence, passing the time by completing routine tasks, her blithe and buoyant manner allowing her to believe 'another happy day' is occurring.
But ritual and a sunny disposition can only keep Winnie's head above the parapet for so long, before the futility of her and Willie's existence threatens to engulf her completely.
This enduring, potent, and lively tale of existential limbo presents a playful, but poignant look, at human strength and survival amidst the most surreal of circumstances.
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Age suitability: Not available
Samuel Beckett's world-renowned play Happy Days comes to the Riverside Studios in a landmark 60th anniversary production.
Brought to you by a multi-award-winning creative team, with direction from Trevor Nunn and starring 'Beckett interpreter of the first rank' (Observer) Lisa Dwan as our heroine Winnie, this is a spirited and triumphant revival most pertinent for our unparalleled times.
Continuing a long history of presenting Beckett's work at Riverside Studios, Happy Days will delight and astound you in equal measure, reminding us of the true incomparability of the live theatre experience.
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Theatre
Hammersmith
London W6 9BN
Dates
Performance days & times
Tuesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Wednesday ‑ 7‑30pm
Thursday ‑ 7‑30pm
Friday ‑ 7‑30pm
Saturday ‑ 7‑30pm
Wednesday - 2-30pm
Saturday - 2-30pm
Sunday - 2-30pm
Tickets
Access information
Captioned performance ‑ Wednesday 23rd June 19‑30
Audio described performance ‑ Thursday 1st July 14‑30
Cast
Creatives
Author: Samuel Beckett
Director: Trevor Nunn
Production: Anthology Theatre