Exit the King

Name: Exit the King
Start: 2026-05-08T19:30:00+0000
Location: A Noise Within

May 8, 2026 7:30 pm

A Noise Within
3352 E. Foothill Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91107

Witness the powerful and poignant final days of a dying king in this acclaimed production of Eugene Ionesco's absurdist masterpiece, Exit the King. Directed by Geoff Elliott, this thought-provoking play explores themes of mortality, legacy, and the human condition through the lens of a once-mighty ruler's inevitable demise.

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Why We Like It

Ionesco's darkly comedic script offers a unique and insightful perspective on the universal experience of death.
A Noise Within is renowned for their bold and visually stunning interpretations of classic works.
Geoff Elliott's direction promises to bring a fresh and compelling energy to this existential drama.

Who Should Attend

This production of Exit the King will captivate theater enthusiasts, fans of absurdist and avant-garde drama, and anyone interested in exploring the deeper questions of human existence.

In the Spotlight

Geoff Elliott

Geoff Elliott is the co-founder and artistic director of A Noise Within, renowned for his visionary and insightful interpretations of classic plays.

Eugene Ionesco

Eugene Ionesco was a Romanian-French playwright and a leading figure in the Theatre of the Absurd, known for his darkly comedic and existential works.

About the Venue

A Noise Within

A Noise Within is a critically acclaimed repertory theater located in Pasadena, California, known for their innovative and thought-provoking productions of classic and contemporary plays.