Not often do we get the chance to see a Best Actor Oscar Winner ply his trade in a theatre. Add to that, to get to see him act locally in a beautiful small theatre which dates back over 250 years. On Tuesday evening we got to see Gary Oldman perform his one man production of the Samuel Becket play, Krapp’s Last Tape.
A wonderful experience and Gary Oldman is staggeringly good. He chose our local Theatre to return to the stage for the first time in 30 years because in 1979 this was where he started his acting career.
It was a play and a haunting performance that made me think about life, some poor choices, missed opportunities and the realisation that time is a finite resource. At some stage I won’t be able to say anymore ‘I will get it right next time’.
Strange I don’t get these deep metaphysical thoughts when we see the Christmas Panto here.
It behind you…
No it’s not…
(If you haven’t seen Panto then that won’t make any sense….).
A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent. 
I think Gary Oldman is a terribly under rated actor. He was brilliant in Darkest Hour and finally got an Oscar for his performance. He was fun in The Fifth Element, and of course Dracula, The Dark Knight, Leon and Air Force One!
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He’s one if those actors who can be fun and cool, yet utterly brilliant.
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Exactly.
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Wow, what an opp! I’m glad you seized it!!
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we were lucky as the couple of weeks of shows sold out.
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That is great…the performance, the actor and the venue!
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he is a real talent
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What a treat, Gary! There is something so intimate about a theatre experience that can’t be replicated elsewhere.
I enjoy your Panto updates and look forward to the next one later this year!
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As it’s a small theatre, you feel really close to the stage, no need for microphones and speakers
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What an amazing experience.
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it so was Sadje
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What a special opportunity!
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so pleased we got to see him
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I’m turning green! I haven’t kissed a frog. No – I’ve just read about Gary Oldman on stage, and you were there! What a joy that must have been.
Panto is fun… but – Gary Oldman on stage; well that’s something I’d truly look forward to.
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I guess it’s a couple of weeks here on the stage and then he’s back to the movies and tv. So lucky to see him. Apparently it was the first chance his wife had had to see him act on stage as well,
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Two Gary’s – both great!😉
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One Gary feels so privileged to see the other Gary act.
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I have recently taken to saying that the best bits of my life, like the pantomime villains, are behind me. 😉
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I remember a line from Drop the Dead Donkey. What’s that behind you Gus ….. it’s your career…
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🙂 Still one of the best programmes on Tv, even though the ludicrous truths we have seen over recent years tend to make the the satire a lot tamer now.
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You have used your time since those terrible deaths to perfection
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I do hope so
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Does sound wonderful and fortunate. 🎭
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definitely feel so blessed to see him act on stage.
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👍🏻
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Great you got the opportunity to see him in this play! I am glad you enjoyed yourselves!
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it was wonderful
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I would love to see a panto though, haha
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it’s eye opening sometimes 😳😂
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I love this photo. I also love hearing about your experience because theatre can be magical.
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thanks Laura, really should try to get to the theatre more often.
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I plan on insisting Ill get it right next time right to the end.
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I think I will as well.
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