Krapp’s Last Tape Athens | Samuel Beckett

Theatre of the NO presents

KRAPP’S LAST TAPE

by Samuel Beckett

Opening Monday 16 February

Theatre of the NO presents Samuel Beckett’s “Krapp’s Last Tape”. A one-act masterpiece that delves into memory, regret, and the passage of time, opening on 16 February every Monday at 20:30. 

The production invites audiences into the solitary world of Krapp, an aging man listening to recordings of his younger self, confronting the memories, regrets, and choices that have shaped his life. Wry, haunting, and quietly devastating, Beckett’s play explores time, identity, and the impossibility of fully knowing oneself.

Directed by Elvira Poulianou and starring American actor David Gilliam, the production brings together a remarkable team with decades of stage and screen experience. Krapp’s fragile yet piercing journey is both deeply personal and universally resonant, inviting audiences to reflect on their own lives as they watch his unfold.

Though only one man appears on stage, the echoes of Krapp’s past create a chorus of unseen characters and moments that feel achingly familiar. Beckett’s precise language, dark humor, and moments of silence make the play an unforgettable experience a meditation on memory, loss, and the strange intimacy of listening to oneself across time.

Short Bio

Elvira trained in Athens under Leonidas Trivizas and at the Hatzikou Theatre School. She has appeared at the Herodion Theatre (Timon of Athens) and Lycabettus Theatre (Thesmophoriazusae) and directed acclaimed productions including Short Eyes, Impassioned Embraces, and Written in Sickness, which won Time Out Pick of the Week.

David trained at the American Conservatory Theatre in San Francisco and performed in repertory productions including Oedipus Rex, The Merchant of Venice, and Cyrano de Bergerac. His film work includes collaborations with Clint Eastwood, Michelangelo Antonioni, John Sturges, and Alfonso Arau. In the UK, he has appeared in the West End (Killing Jessica), toured nationally (Crazy for You), and performed extensively in fringe theatre, including his recent role as Vladimir in Waiting for Godot at Theatre of the NO.

Performance Details

Text: Samuel Beckett

Director: Elvira Poulianou

Credits:

Poster Design: Sotiria Bramou

PR & Communication: Eleftheria Sakareli

Performances:

Every Monday at 20:30

Tuesdays 17th & 24th February at 21:00

Ticket price: 15€  Students, Unemployed, Disabled: 12€ Actors, Drama school students: 10€ 

Pre-sale: more.com

Special Offer: 20 tickets available for 5€ at the box office. Arrive one hour before the show

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