"The Birthday Party" is a one-act play written by Harold Pinter in 1957. It revolves around a man named Stanley Webber, who is staying at a seaside boarding house run by Petey and Meg. The play explores themes of identity, power, and the absurdity of life through Stanley's interactions with the other characters. The plot thickens when two mysterious men, Goldberg and McCann, arrive and disrupt the seemingly mundane atmosphere. They interrogate Stanley, leading to a sense of tension and uncertainty. The play is known for its ambiguous ending and the way it challenges traditional narrative structures.