Currently starring as Des O’Malley in RTE1’s critically acclaimed Charlie, Marcus Lamb takes to the stage as the unnamed drifter in Samuel Beckett’s darkly funny tale. Bleak and brilliant humour abounds as he relates his various encounters, seeking shelter and a place to meet his end. This exquisitely written prose piece reveals the ‘unlikely humour of full blown existential sadness’.
Written in French in 1946, translated into English by Beckett and Richard Seaver.
Performed by Marcus Lamb
Directed by Cathal Quinn
Produced by Melissa Nolan
Reviews
“The true star of this evening is undoubtedly Marcus Lamb, who performed Beckett’s exquisite prose piece, The End. Lamb engages the audience from the start, treading carefully through the dialogue and language structure to deliver something that remains faithful to the Beckettian style, while still appearing to be natural and organic.The coupling of darkness and comedy here is balanced perfectly.”
-- The Public Reviews
“..hugely rich in language and style…Marcus Lamb does a remarkable job”
-- No More Workhorse
“This striking piece is delivered with charm by Lamb”
-- The Red Curtain Review
“The End is beautifully performed by Marcus Lamb, showing enormous humility and simple optimism”
-- Quality Waffle
“Lamb has a fruitful future ahead of him as an interpreter of Beckett. And I do not write that lightly”
-- Emer O' Kelly, Sunday Independent
“Lamb delivers the quick, unrelenting script faultlessly”
-- Eithne Shortall, The Sunday Times
“We are treated to an exquisite performance by Marcus Lamb”
-- Lauren O'Toole, entertainment.ie
“Delivered in exquisite detail by the actor Marcus Lamb”
-- Chris McCormack, Musings in Intermissions
