Colette Herron, originally from Malin Head, said she is thrilled her interpretation of the work of Samuel Beckett is being showcased at a special exhibition at the Backstage Theatre in Longford when the famous writer's play 'Waiting for Godot' arrives in town.

The show, which even stars original cast members, embarked on a massive nation-wide tour to commemorate the anniversary as well as celebrate the 20th anniversary of the now legendary production.

Colette's magnificent art work of Beckett - which is individually stylised in prussian blue to capture the haunting atmosphere of his plays - will now be showcased at the Backstage Thearte from Wednesday October 1 to 18.

Colette said she is wowed her work will be viewed by so many Beckett fans.

The mum-of-two revealed she initially started painting Beckett because she found him 'fascinating'.

She told the Journal: "I think he is one of the greatest comedians that ever lived in literary terms.

"I find his sense of humour fascinating.

"I stared painting him originally because of this and then I just kept on going.

"I spent four years painting the blue period.

"Then I pulled it altogether to celebrate the centenary."

And it was a stroke of genius for Colette whose work has since been admired by many, including Samuel's first cousin, Margo, who was the one who arranged for her artwork to be displayed at the Backstage Theatre.

Margo made a surprise visit to the opening night of Colette's original exhibition of her Beckett collection, and she holds Colette and her work in very high regard and proudly displays one of her original portraits of Samuel in her home.

Colette's painting "The Godfather" depicts Samuel Beckett holding his godson, Sorley Beckett Bouton, who is Margo's grandson and probably the only baby Samuel Beckett ever held.

The acclaimed production, which includes original performers Stephen Brennan, Barry McGovern, Johnny Murphy and Alan Stanford will be touring 40 venues, across the 32 counties, playing for one night only in each venue.

The whistle-stop tour will even stop off at Letterkenny's An Grianán and Derry's Millennium Forum.

In 1987, Samuel Beckett asked Michael Colgan to produce Waiting for Godot at the Gate, and requested that Walter Asmus - his assistant director on the famous Schiller Theatre production - direct.

Hailed by the international press as 'the definitive Godot' this production has since toured all over the world, including China, Melbourne and Toronto, receiving unprecedented critical acclaim.

The show will be in Millennium Forum on Wednesday 22 An Grianán on Thursday 23.

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