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Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot' Premieres in Ulster Scots

1/1/2026

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Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Beckett, the playwright, premieres in Ulster Scots on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Samuel Beckett Biennale.
The festival aims to reconnect the work to its roots by moving away from celebrity-driven productions.
Seán Doran, festival organizer, says delivering the play in Ulster Scots will enhance its performative aspect.
The biennale will explore translations in other languages and include homeless actors for fresh perspectives.

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Waiting for Godot, by Samuel Beckett, the playwright, premieres in Ulster Scots on Good Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Samuel Beckett Biennale.
The festival aims to reconnect the work to its roots by moving away from celebrity-driven productions.
Seán Doran, festival organizer, says delivering the play in Ulster Scots will enhance its performative aspect.
The biennale will explore translations in other languages and include homeless actors for fresh perspectives.