Michael Gambon in The Gate Theatre Dublin production of
Krapp’s Last Tape
By Samuel Beckett
Directed by Michael Colgan
*****
‘Brilliantly captured…impeccably paced, handsomely staged production is a treat and Gambon’s Krapp is beyond reproach’ – Metro
50 minutes of classic Beckett delivered with humour and passion by one of Britain’s most accomplished actors.
Krapp’s Last Tape transfers to the West End this autumn following Michael Gambon’s acclaimed performance as Krapp at the Gate Theatre Dublin earlier this year. Known for his stunning theatre and film performances in Eh Joe, No Man’s Land, The Caretaker, Life of Galileo, A View From The Bridge (National Theatre), Endgame and the Harry Potter films ‘Gambon is at his very best …. in Krapp’s Last Tape’ Sunday Independent.
'Perhaps my best years are gone. When there was a chance of happiness. But I wouldn't want them back. Not with the fire in me now. No, I wouldn't want them back…’
Every year on his birthday Krapp sits down to record his memories from the past year. On his 69th birthday listening to his old recordings Krapp stumbles upon a single tender memory from long ago. Recalling his past loves, disappointments and fascinations Krapp starts to question whether his present lives up to his past.
