Overview
Anthony Hopkins and Jim Dale costarred in the surreal two-man piece. Led
by the eccentric Garcia, the play quickly descended into a chaotic
farce. Missed deadlines, technical hitches, unauthorized nudity and
backstage feuds culminated in an unforgettable production, leaving the
company debating whether he was a misunderstood genius or a brilliant
con-artist.The production was part of an upheaval in British theater, as
old traditions gave way to new trends. Accompanied by recollections
from Hopkins, Dale and others, along with photographs and documents that
bring the key players to life, the diary provides a snapshot of a
crucial period in the history of the National Theatre.