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NORTH AMERICAN PREMIERE
★★★★★
“Stephen Rea’s triumph.” – The Irish Times
★★★★★
“Stephen Rea is hauntingly good in Beckett’s masterpiece.” – The Guardian
ABOUT THE WORK
Legendary Irish actor Stephen Rea takes on Samuel Beckett’s Krapp’s Last Tape in a revelatory new production directed by Vicky Featherstone. Direct from its acclaimed run at London’s Barbican, this gripping solo performance explores memory, regret, and the passage of time with Beckett’s signature wit and stark poetry. Rea, known for his mesmerizing stage and screen presence, delivers a tour-de-force portrayal of a man confronting his past through old recordings of himself. Produced by one of Ireland’s leading theatre companies, Landmark Productions, and under Featherstone’s masterful direction, the production strips Krapp’s Last Tape to its essence, heightening its emotional power and dark humor. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness one of the greatest living actors in an unforgettable Beckett classic.
PRODUCTION GUIDANCE
Please note there is no late seating for this production. We encourage you to arrive early to avoid missing the performance.
RUN TIME
This production is 55 mins with no intermission
ABOUT THE ARTISTS
Stephen Rea is one of the foremost actors of his generation, coming to worldwide attention when he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor for Neil Jordan’s film The Crying Game in 1992. He has enjoyed great acclaim on Irish and international stages through his collaborations with playwrights Sam Shepard, Brian Friel and Enda Walsh. Following his debut at the Abbey Theatre in Dublin, he moved to London. His early experimental work with veterans of LaMama and Nancy Meckler’s Freehold Theatre Company was followed by many leading roles at the National Theatre, including The Playboy of the Western World and The Shaughraun.
Vicky Featherstone was Artistic Director of the Royal Court from 2013-2023. She was the inaugural Artistic Director of the National Theatre of Scotland from 2005-2012 and Artistic Director of Paines Plough from 1997-2005. As a director focusing on new writing and living playwrights, Vicky has directed over 50 world premieres by some of the UK’s leading playwrights and has been responsible alongside her teams for developing some of the finest and most influential new voices of our time. Her work has toured extensively throughout the UK and internationally, garnering numerous awards.
Landmark Productions, one of Ireland’s leading theatre producers, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024. It produces a wide range of work in Ireland and shares that work with international audiences. Led by Anne Clarke since the company’s foundation, its productions have received multiple awards and have been seen in leading theatres in London, New York and beyond. It co-produces regularly with a number of partners, including, most significantly, Galway International Arts Festival, Irish National Opera and the Abbey Theatre. Its 33 world premieres – and counting – include new plays by major Irish writers such as Enda Walsh, Mark O’Rowe and Deirdre Kinahan, featuring a roll call of Ireland’s finest actors, directors and designers. landmarkproductions.ie
CREATIVE CREDITS
Written by Samuel Beckett
Starring Stephen Rea
Directed by Vicky Featherstone
Set Designer Jamie Vartan
Costume Designer Katie Davenport
Lighting Designer Paul Keogan
Sound Designer Kevin Gleeson
Audio Director Stephen Wright
Produced by Landmark Productions
Production Manager Eamonn Fox
Stage Manager Fiona Kennedy
Assistant Stage Manager Méabh Crowe
Associate Sound Designer Fred DeFaye
Sound Engineer | Original Tapes Bill Maul
Set Construction TPS
Scenic Artist Sandra Butler
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SUPPORT
This project is made possible in part with support from Culture Ireland and NYU’s Glucksman Ireland House
NYU Skirball’s programs are made possible in part with support from the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature; and the Howard Gilman Foundation; Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels; Culture Ireland; The Shubert Foundation; Collins Building Services; General Delegation of the Government of Flanders to the USA; Goethe Institut New York with support from the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany; Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs; New England Foundation for the Arts; Harkness Foundation for Dance; and Marta Heflin Foundation; as well as our valued donors through memberships, commissioning, and Allies for Arts Access Fund support.