The Kitchen
Arnold Wesker
The Dumb Waiter
by Harold Pinter
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the play's mix of absurdism and humor, noting its interesting character dynamics and subtle themes. Many find the dialogue engaging and the script suitable for both reading and performance. However, a few critics mention its confusing elements or predictability in the ending.
Clever and engaging dialogue Interesting character dynamics Absurd yet humorous Great for reading and acting Somewhat confusing at times Predictable ending
Synopsis
Gus and Ben are on the job, waiting and listening.
Into the waiting silence rattles the dumb waiter with extraordinary demands for dishes they cannot supply - and who is operating the dumb waiter in an empty house?
In a while their victim will come and they will know what to do.
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Publisher Samuel French
Year 1960
Binding Paperback
Edition First Edition
Pages 50
Language English
ISBN-13 9780573042102
ISBN-10 0573042101
The Dumb Waiter is a British comedy play written by Harold Pinter and published by Samuel French (1960).
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