theatre review

Krapp's Last Tape By Samuel Beckett

Richard Jordan Productions

Silence is an incredibly powerful tool in the theatre; it can lose an audience or intensify a performance. This play starts in silence, and the majority of the spoken word is heard through Krapp's recording made years earlier. A one man, one act play may sound daunting, and Beckett is not known for his laughs, but the performance of Peter Dineen as Krapp is tremendous. His words are compelling and his silence mesmerising, a believable character who at the same time is an enigma. This quality of acting, twinned with an atmospheric set and lighting, give an intimate feel to this glimpse of a life. A serious play, which captivated the audience from start to finish.

Assembly @ George Street, 31 Jul - 25 Aug, 3.55pm (5.45pm), prices vary, fpp 210

tw rating: 4/5

published: Aug-2008

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