National stars headline Saint John Theatre Company’s latest production in N.B.

Saint John Theatre Company’s “Waiting for Godot” stars former "Corner Gas" star Eric Peterson, and R.H. Thomson, known for his role in "Anne with an E."

A pair of well known Canadian actors are set to star in the Saint John Theatre Company’s latest production of a famous Samuel Beckett Play.

Actor Eric Peterson, best known for his role in “Corner Gas”, and R.H. Thomson of “Anne with an E” will star in “Waiting For Godot” which makes it’s debut at the BMO Studio Theatre on Tuesday Night. Directing the play is the acclaimed Richard Rose, who has led productions across Canada for 40 years.

“This is an amazing accomplishment for the Atlantic Repertory Company to be able to attract this level of national class talent, not just on the stage, but in the director's chair and in the design team,” says Stephen Tobias, the executive director of the Saint John Theatre Company and artistic director of the Atlantic Repertory Company. “The whole package that we put together for this really speaks to the growing scope and reputation of the company that we're able to put on shows like this for our audience.”

“Waiting for Godot” was first published in 1952 and consists of conversations between characters Vladimir and Estragon as they wait for the mysterious Godot to finally arrive. The show has seen countless renditions over the decades across the globe.

For Thomson, this will be his second time playing the role of Vladimir after first doing so back in 1984.

“Vladimir thinks he's the thinker,” says Thomson on his character. “He likes to think about things, which gets you into a lot of trouble.”