From February 13 to March 1, 2026, Teatro Meron—one of the newest and most compelling theater companies on the Philippine stage—returns to The Mind Museum's Special Exhibition Hall in Bonifacio Global City (BGC) with Samuel Beckett’s iconic tragicomedy Waiting for Godot, directed by Ronan Capinding.
Staged at The Mind Museum's Special Exhibition Hall, the production marks only the second full-length play to be presented at the venue, furthering its vision of integrating the arts and sciences. By positioning theater as a platform for inquiry and reflection, the museum invites audiences to engage with questions of the human condition, where philosophy, art, and scientific thought converge.
At the heart of Waiting for Godot are Estragon and Vladimir, two men who pass the time in endless conversation as they wait for the elusive Godot, who never arrives. At once bleak and funny, Beckett’s masterpiece explores themes of time, memory, repetition, and meaning—ideas that resonate deeply with Filipino audiences who are familiar with the rhythms of waiting, endurance, and the quiet search for purpose amid uncertainty.
The production stars JJ Ignacio as Estragon and Tarek El Tayech as Vladimir, with John Bernard Sanchez as Pozzo, Lenard Tiongson as Lucky, and Yael Ledesma as the Boy.
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| The cast of Waiting for Godot with director Ron Capinding |
Waiting for Godot is co-produced by Eastern Communications and Tunog at Liwanag ng Teatro (TLT), with the support of Alfred Vargas and the Ateneo de Manila University Department of Philosophy, underscoring a shared belief in theater’s power to provoke dialogue and meaningful engagement across disciplines.
Reflecting on the production, director Ronan Capinding shares “This production embraces the tension at the heart of Beckett’s world: the longing for essence, the freedom and anxiety of existence, the illusion of control, and the stubborn need to hope. It is a portrait of humanity standing at the crossroads of meaning and meaninglessness—always on the verge of leaving, yet always choosing to wait.”
Founded in 2025, Teatro Meron has quickly gained attention for its commitment to staging classic works with clarity and depth. The company debuted to strong reviews with Sopranong Kalbo, Rolando Tinio’s Filipino translation of Eugène Ionesco’s The Bald Soprano, followed by the critically praised Ang Medea, Tinio’s translation of Euripides’ Medea, staged at The Mind Museum in November 2025.
Waiting for Godot continues Teatro Meron’s Season One focus on canonical texts, with the company set to stage Apologia ni Sokrates later in the year, directed by Jovi Miroy.
Show Schedule
February 13, 20, 27 | 8:00 PM
February 14, 21, 28 | 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM
February 15, 22, March 1 | 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Tickets are available at: https://tinyurl.com/Tix4Godot
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