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Gary Oldman stars in Beckett double bill at London's Royal Court

other · 2026-05-12

Gary Oldman returns to London's Royal Court Theatre for a Samuel Beckett-themed night, performing in 'Krapp's Last Tape' alongside the premiere of 'Godot's To-Do List', a new work by playwright Neil Bartlett. The production marks Oldman's first stage appearance in over a decade, directed by Robert Icke. 'Krapp's Last Tape', originally written in 1958, features Oldman as the aging Krapp listening to his past recordings. 'Godot's To-Do List' imagines the offstage life of the characters from Beckett's 'Waiting for Godot'. The double bill runs from May 24 to June 22, 2025, at the Royal Court Theatre in London.

Key facts

  • Gary Oldman performs in Samuel Beckett's 'Krapp's Last Tape' at London's Royal Court Theatre.
  • The production also includes the premiere of 'Godot's To-Do List' by Neil Bartlett.
  • Oldman's last stage appearance was over a decade ago.
  • The double bill is directed by Robert Icke.
  • 'Krapp's Last Tape' was written by Samuel Beckett in 1958.
  • 'Godot's To-Do List' explores the offstage lives of characters from 'Waiting for Godot'.
  • The run dates are May 24 to June 22, 2025.
  • The venue is the Royal Court Theatre in London.

Entities

Artists

  • Gary Oldman
  • Samuel Beckett
  • Neil Bartlett
  • Robert Icke

Institutions

  • Royal Court Theatre

Locations

  • London
  • United Kingdom

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