What play are these lines a reference to?

Question

I am reading about an upcoming play that reimagines a meeting between Samuel Beckett and Harold Pinter on the cricket field. The play has references to their works. For instance, they both wait for a teammate named Doggo who might or might not be real - an obvious reference to Godot. The next line in the article states, "A car approaches. A man gets out, standing in silhouette, stage left. Pinter keeps hold of his bat, concealing it as a weapon. Beckett has slipped away." I am assuming that this is a reference to some Pinter play but am not sure which one. Any pointers are much appreciated.

Answer 1

Could it be a reference to the ending of The Dumb Waiter? In this play, Gus and Ben are hitmen partners; Gus leaves the room before their victim is due to arrive, Ben prepares his weapon for the assassination, and the door opens to reveal Gus.

BEN: Gus!

He takes out a comb and combs his hair, adjusts his jacket to diminish the bulge of the revolver. The lavatory flushes off left. BEN goes quickly to the door, left.

Gus!

The door right opens sharply, BEN turns, his revolver levelled at the door.

GUS stumbles in.

He is stripped of his jacket, waistcoat, tie, holster and revolver. He stops, body stooping, his arms at his sides. He raises his head and looks at BEN.