"The Chairs" is a play written by Eugène Ionesco, a prominent figure in the Theatre of the Absurd. The story revolves around an elderly couple who prepare for a gathering of important guests, despite the fact that they are both isolated and disconnected from reality. As the couple sets up their home, they fill it with invisible guests, highlighting themes of communication and existential despair. The play explores the absurdity of human existence and the struggle for meaning in a chaotic world, ultimately leaving the audience to ponder the nature of reality and perception.