Samuel Beckett's "Happy Days" to close two weeks early on 31 Jan 04

Samuel Beckett's "Happy Days" to close two weeks early on 31 Jan 04

Samuel Beckett's Happy Days starring Felicity Kendal is to close 2 weeks early on 31 Jan 2004.(The play was originally booking to 14 Feb 04)

Directed by Peter Hall, designed by Lucy Hall, the play opened last month to good notices from the popular press: NICHOLAS DE JONGH for THE EVENING STANDARD says, "Happy Days is overwhelming and here again." BENEDICT NIGHTINGALE for THE TIMES says, "Kendal's performance...I'd rate it as one of her best." MICHAEL BILLINGTON for THE GUARDIAN says, "The evening belongs to the new-minted Kendal."CHARLES SPENCER for DAILY TELEGRAPH says, "A great performance in an indisputably great play." PAUL TAYLOR for THE INDEPENDENT says, "Dramatic masterpiece."

Happy Days is the story of an eternal optimist facing the harsh realities of life with a smile, endless chatter and an enduring cheerfulness. With her handbag at her side and her husband Willie nearby, she never allows a day to pass without looking her best and hoping for better.