A man finds himself in the middle of a desert, mysteriously provided with tools that are taken away as soon as they become useful – how will he cope? Two men, one blind, the other lame, find each other in an abandoned landscape in the middle of winter. By helping each other, they just might make life a little more bearable. Given their options, and the tendencies of human nature, will it end in friendship or violence? These and other scenarios are the subject of World-in-Theatre’s Precious Little: Brief Encounters with Beckett.

Hailed as one of the most important writers of the 20th century, Samuel Beckett’s major works, such as Waiting for Godot and Endgame have been performed in theatres all over the world. However, his shorter works, though widely acclaimed, are performed far less frequently. Brief and intense, the plays throw the human condition into sharp relief and create a stripped down theatricality that asks a great deal from its actors.

The origin of the title comes from one of the last interviews Beckett gave before his death in 1989.  When asked if he had found any part of his life’s journey worthwhile, he replied, “Precious little.”

World-in-Theatre’s Precious Little: Brief Encounters with Beckett, offers Singapore audiences a rare opportunity to familiarize themselves with some of these lesser-known works and to examine the world through the eyes of this Nobel prize -winning writer.

Check out www.world-in-theatre.org for more details about World-in-Theatre.

Date: May 6 to 9, 2009

Time: 7.30 pm  

Venue: The Arts House Play Den

Price: $25 full price / $19 concessions (excluding ticketing fee)

* Keppel Nights 50% subsidy available for the show on 9 May. For more information visit www.keppelnights.com, call 68379844 or email kn@nac.gov.sg.

Tickets: http://www.theartshouse.com.sg/event_details_2009.php?id=926