The final tape of Claps by Samuel Beckett starring Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman sold out completely ahead of his run at Theatre Royal next month.
The Hollywood icon, who began his professional career in theater in 1979, worked extensively in York during his early career, playing alongside some of the city's most famous actors who play cats in the punt legends Berwick Colour and Dick Whittington.
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Since then, his interest in the city and its theatre scene has remained. Last year he toured York Theatre Royal and sent his former castmate Berwick a message through his son.
In Krapp's final tape, Oldman is expected to appear as Krapp. Krapp records the tapes of the year that he did every year for his birthday, and is forced to confront his past self-realization on his 69th birthday.
Tickets released in November were sold quickly as there were few remaining seats left before the show sold out earlier this week.
Paul Cruise, CEO of York Theatre Royal, said: “We are absolutely delighted to hear the answer to the news that Gary Oldman is back at York Theatre Royal and appearing on Clap's final tape. We will join us for the show and take visitors into town from afar.
“It's a great honor to welcome Gary back to York and the stage where he began his career.”
Tickets are no longer on sale, but the theatre has also announced that they will release resale tickets every Friday for those hoping to place their hands in their last minute seats.
The box office will open at 1pm and can be reached by calling 01904 623568 or by emailing boxoffice@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.
