The Beckett Biennale will celebrate Samuel Beckett's legacy starting in July next year, with a groundbreaking production of his play 'Krapp's Last Tape' featuring Samuel West. In an unprecedented arrangement, West will perform both the older and younger Krapp, thanks to a tape recording he made 19 years ago when he was 39. This innovative backdrop not only amplifies Beckett's themes of time and memory but also highlights West's unique interpretation and commitment to authenticity. Split between two locations in Ireland, this festival aims to revitalize engagement with Beckett's work.
West, who is the son of Prunella Scales and the late Timothy West, made his original recording under the supervision of Katie Mitchell when he was 39, allowing him to play both roles authentically.
The fact that this production will feature a performance partially recorded 19 years ago sets a historical precedent in theatre, merging time in a remarkable way.
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