Pinter Seven - Pinter at the Pinter

What is Pinter at the Pinter about?

Pinter at the Pinter is a celebration of Harold Pinter's short plays, presented in a season of productions at the theatre that bears his name. The season typically features multiple programmes of Pinter's shorter works — some lasting just minutes, others extending to thirty minutes or more — performed by rotating casts of distinguished actors. These short plays distil Pinter's genius to its purest form: menace, comedy, silence, and the unsayable.

Why see Pinter at the Pinter?

Pinter's short plays are among the most concentrated dramatic writing in the English language. Each piece is a masterclass in tension, subtext, and the power of what is not said. Seeing multiple plays in one evening reveals the extraordinary range of Pinter's voice, from terrifying menace to absurdist comedy to devastating emotional directness. The Harold Pinter Theatre is the perfect setting, and the casts are invariably stellar.

Practical information for visitors

Pinter at the Pinter seasons are staged periodically. Check current listings at the Harold Pinter Theatre on Panton Street, near Leicester Square tube station. The plays contain mature themes and are best suited for adult audiences. Running times vary by programme.

Similar shows you might enjoy

For more Pinter, look for productions of Betrayal, The Homecoming, or No Man's Land. For other short play seasons, explore what the National Theatre and Donmar Warehouse have in their current programmes.