Maybe people who divide the cost of their ticket by the number of minutes spent in the theatre I once saw a group of American students do just that with the West End transfer of Caryl Churchill's Far Away , but it seems like an odd way to value art.
But I suppose if you arrive at the theatre at 7. Can a play ever be too short? Some theatregoers feel short-changed by a short play. But can brevity be a bonus, or do you expect a full-night's entertainment? Photograph: Tristram Kenton for the Guardian. From squabbling over figures of speech to betraying their characters' nervousness, Newman and Zaza are hypnotising as they hook their crowd from the get-go. Even when they find the stillness of the pauses, the tension between them is crisp and buzzing.
To read the full review visit Broadway World online here. Mark Taylor-Batty explores how Harold Pinter's playwriting career developed against the effervescent backdrop of the s British Stage. Read our FAQs. Sign-up Now. Click here to discover your best route. We use cookies sadly inedible to improve how our site works. Read our cookie policy here or accept to continue. Main Stage 3 - 15 Dec Box Office: The Dumb Waiter Dave Fargnoli , 10 December, WhatsOnStage ' Harold Pinter 's one-act play, which typifies many of the themes that would go on to define his work, has a rich history at the Hampstead.
Artistic team. Book early for the best price. And, just so you know, we never share your email with anyone. Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Access. Gus walks to the kitchen door, then stops and takes a flattened matchbox out of one shoe, and a flattened cigarette carton out of the other. He puts both items in his pocket and leaves for the bathroom.
There's a sound of the toilet chain being pulled without it flushing, and Gus returns. Ben reports to Gus a newspaper article about a truck running over an elderly man. Ben orders Gus to make tea.
Gus hopes, "it won't be a long job. Gus asks if Ben has noticed how long it takes for the toilet tank to fill. Gus complains he didn't sleep well on the bed, and wishes that there were a window. He laments that his life revolves around sleeping all day in an unfamiliar, dark room, then performing a job, and then leaving at night. Ben tells him they are fortunate to be employed. Gus asks if Ben ever gets fed up, but they soon fall silent.
The toilet finally flushes. Ben commands him to make tea, as they will go to work very soon. Gus asks Ben why he stopped the car that morning in the middle of the road. Ben says they were early. Ben tells Gus they are in the city of Birmingham. Gus wants to watch the Birmingham soccer team tomorrow Saturday , but Ben says that there is no time and that they have to get back. Gus speaks about a Birmingham game they once saw together, but Ben denies it.
An envelope slides under the door. Neither one knows what is in the envelope. Ben orders Gus to pick it up and open it. He does, and empties out twelve matches. They are confused, and Ben commands Gus to open the door and see if anyone is outside.
With a revolver for protection, Gus finds no one. Gus says the matches will come in handy, as he always runs out.
Ben tells him to light the kettle instead.
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