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Matching Gary Oldman’s Krapp with a teenager’s take on Godot is a masterstroke
The Royal Court is presenting the Slow Horses star’s version of one Beckett masterpiece alongside 19-year-old Leo Simpe-Asante’s riff on another. They combine beautifully
TL;DR
- Gary Oldman performs "Krapp's Last Tape" at London's Royal Court, a play he also directed and designed.
- The production is paired with "Godot's To-Do List," a new play by 19-year-old Leo Simpe-Asante, which riffs on Beckett's "Waiting for Godot" and "Krapp's Last Tape."
- Simpe-Asante's play features a young Godot attempting to complete a series of tasks, exploring themes of social anxiety and existential dread.
- The pairing highlights the experimental nature of Beckett's work and the theatre's commitment to new writing.
- Oldman's performance is noted for its depth, capturing both the humor and the fury of the character.
- The article reflects on the passage of time, with Oldman nearing the age of the character he portrays.