Overview

• The 20th anniversary run of Tim Crouch's 'An Oak Tree' began on May 7, 2025, at London's Young Vic and will continue through May 24.
• Each performance features a different guest actor, unprepared for the script, who is guided live by Crouch, adding spontaneity to the production.
• Opening night starred Jessie Buckley, whose visible pregnancy added an extra layer of vulnerability and emotional resonance to her performance.
• The play explores themes of grief, guilt, and theatrical illusion, with Crouch portraying a hypnotist who accidentally killed a grieving father's daughter.
• Critics remain divided, praising the emotional immediacy and unpredictability of the production while critiquing its self-referential style.