"Waiting for Godot" is a play written by Samuel Beckett that premiered in 1953. It features two main characters, Vladimir and Estragon, who wait for someone named Godot but never meet him. The play explores themes of existentialism, the passage of time, and the human condition through their conversations and interactions with other characters. The setting is minimal, taking place on a barren road with a single tree. As Vladimir and Estragon wait, they engage in various discussions and encounters, highlighting their uncertainty and the absurdity of life. The play is often regarded as a cornerstone of theater of the absurd.