Another World: Islamic State Discussion (part 3/3)
The last of a series of discussions on the issues raised by the play, Another World.
May 09, 2016•36 min
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Another World: Islamic State Discussion (part 2/3)
A series of discussions on the issues raised by the play, Another World.
May 09, 2016•39 min
Shakespeare: Writer for Today
From the new series of the BBC's The Hollow Crown, director Dominic Cooke and writer Ben Power discuss their approach to filming Shakespeare's work for the screen.
Apr 27, 2016•16 min
Shakespeare: The 21st Century
The former Director of the National Theatre talks to Abigail Rokison-Woodall about his enormous contribution to the history of Shakespeare at the NT. In her forthcoming new book, Shakespeare in the Theatre: Nicholas Hytner, she looks at his career through his Shakespeare productions as a whole, including those of Henry V, Much Ado about Nothing, Timon of Athens and Othello at the National.
Apr 27, 2016•51 min
Shakespeare and Migration: Lenny Henry
Lenny Henry and George Alagiah look at how migration and exile are explored in Shakespeare’s play, The Comedy or Errors, and discuss how the situations experienced by the characters might be mirrored today.
Apr 26, 2016•41 min
Shakespeare and Old Age: Simon Russell Beale
Simon Russell Beale and Simon Lovestone look at how memory and ageing are explored in Shakespeare’s play, King Lear, and discuss how the situations experienced by the characters might be mirrored today. Part of the Shakespeare400 Partnership, coordinated by King’s College London.
Apr 26, 2016•42 min
Another World: Islamic State Discussion
A series of discussions on the issues raised by the play, Another World. https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/another-world-losing-our-children-to-islamic-state
Apr 25, 2016•36 min
Les Blancs
Lorraine Hansberry's Literary Executor and Director of her Literary Trust, Joi Gresham, joins director Yaël Farber and dramaturg Drew Lichtenberg to discuss the playwright’s work and legacy, and this new production of her play, Les Blancs. http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/les-blancs #LesBlancs This is a recording of a live platform event.
Apr 06, 2016•27 min
The Solid Life of Sugar Water
Graeae Associate Director Amit Sharma and playwright Jack Thorne talk to Kate Bassett about the production. http://www.graeae.org/productions/sugar/ #SugarWater
Mar 16, 2016•12 min
Private Eye: a review of 2015
The annual treat for fans of the satirical magazine, as Editor Ian Hislop looks back on the past year with regular guests Craig Brown, Harry Enfield, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens and John Sessions. www.private-eye.co.uk twitter.com/privateeyenews facebook.com/PrivateEyeNews This is a recording of a live platform event.
Dec 18, 2015•1 hr 1 min
Chiwetel Ejiofor on Everyman
The actor reflects on the challenges and rewards of playing the title role in Everyman. Chaired by Mark Lawson. #ntEveryman www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/everyman
Aug 07, 2015•1 hr 9 min
Ralph Fiennes on Man and Superman
The actor talks about the challenges and rewards of playing Jack Tanner in Man and Superman. Chaired by Joan Bakewell.
May 28, 2015•32 min
Alan Bennett in conversation: part two - audio
The perennial playwright reflects on his career with Nicholas Hytner, discussing work from 1991 to the present day.
Mar 20, 2015•58 min
Alan Bennett in conversation: part one - audio
Alan Bennett joins Nick Hytner to discuss his earliest work, their many collaborations and Bennett's illustrious career as a playwright.
Mar 10, 2015•49 min
Women in Greek Theatre
This film explores the role of women in Ancient Greek society and the representation of female identity in Antigone, Women of Troy and Medea. Dr Lucy Jackson, Teaching Fellow at King's College London & Knowledge Exchange Fellow at the Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities (TORCH) looks back over these recent Greek productions at the National Theatre, featuring Helen McCrory and Jodie Whittaker. For background detail on Greek theatre productions at the National Theatre, see our online exhi...
Mar 04, 2015•7 min
Judi Dench at the National Theatre
Judi Dench joins Angus MacKechnie on the Lyttelton stage to discuss her career and share memorable moments from her performances at the National Theatre.
Jan 02, 2015•29 min
Helen McCrory in conversation
Helen McCrory talks to Genista McIntosh about her acting career and her experience preparing for the role of Medea in Ben Power's new version.
Aug 29, 2014•31 min
Sam Mendes in conversation
The film and stage director talks to Mark Leipacher about his acclaimed production of King Lear, working with Simon Russell Beale and his career. This is a recording of a live Platform event from May 2014.
Jun 30, 2014•37 min
Michael Palin on Monty Python at Work
Michael Palin talks to Edith Bowman about his new book Monty Python at Work, sharing his experiences with the comedy group. This is a recording of a live Platform event from June 2014.
Jun 13, 2014•45 min
Alan Ayckbourn in conversation
Alan Ayckbourn talks to Angus MacKechnie about his career, focusing on his work at the National Theatre whilst Peter Hall was Artistic Director and his recently revived play A Small Family Business.
May 23, 2014•44 min
Talking Lear: Simon Russell Beale on King Lear
Simon Russell Beale talks to Mark Leipacher about the National Theatre's current production of King Lear directed by Sam Mendes. This is a recording of a live Platform event from February 2013.
Feb 21, 2014•57 min
Derek Jacobi in conversation
Derek Jacobi talks to Al Senter about 'As Luck Would Have It', a book where he reflects on his career and life including working in the Old Vic alongside Laurence Olivier in the first years of the National Theatre.
Jan 03, 2014•44 min
Anne-Marie Duff in conversation
Anne-Marie Duff talks to Al Senter about her acting career, her roles at the National Theatre and starring in the 2013 production of Eugene O'Neill's Stranger Interlude.
Jul 17, 2013•29 min
Alan Bennett reads his introduction to People
Alan Bennett reads the introduction to the playscript of People as well as a poem by Philip Larkin, entitled The Explosion. This is a recording of a live Platform event from November 2012.
Jul 11, 2013•28 min
Adrian Lester in conversation
Adrian Lester talks to Al Senter about playing the role of Othello in Nicholas Hytner's 2013 production, and how playing Ira Aldridge in Red Velvet influenced his performance. He also talks about acting and directing the BBC series of Hustle, performing for Stephen Sondheim and his future plans.
Jul 02, 2013•36 min
Peter Brook in conversation
Peter Brook talks to Mark Lawson about his career and his new book, The Quality of Mercy, a collection of essays reflecting his lifelong interest in interpreting Shakespeare’s works for contemporary audiences. This is a recording of a live Platform event from April 2013.
May 14, 2013•27 min
Simon Russell Beale in conversation
Simon Russell Beale talks to Al Senter about his career, including his role in Nicholas Hytner's Timon of Athens and playing Falstaff in Richard Eyre's The Hollow Crown.
Oct 30, 2012•35 min
Antony Sher in conversation
The actor, author and artist Antony Sher talks to Sue MacGregor about his career, and his latest role in Travelling Light. This is a recording of a live Platform event from February 2012.
Aug 22, 2012•26 min
Alan Bennett and Judi Dench perform a short radio play
Taken from the National Theatre's archive of Platform event, Alan BenneTt invited Judi Dench to perform a short radio play with him in front of a live audience at the National Theatre. This is an audio recording of a live event from 1995.
Aug 14, 2012•20 min
Rory Kinnear - Talking Shakespeare
Rory Kinnear talks to Matt Wolf about his approach to playing the historic part of Hamlet in Nicholas Hytner's production and of the process behind creating his version of the role. This is a Platform event from January 2011.
Aug 14, 2012•30 min
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