All forthcoming Platforms
An eclectic programme of pre-performance events celebrates all aspects of the arts, offering the chance to learn about the National's work and discover more about theatre in general. Platforms usually start at 6pm, lasting for 45 minutes - there are occasional afternoon events, usually starting at 3pm. Tickets: £3.50 (£2.50 concessions) unless otherwise specified.
Book online or call 020 7452 3000.
Transcripts of a selection of past Platforms are available online or to buy. See Transcripts for details.
Platforms
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40 years of The Young Vic
To celebrate the 40th anniversary, founder Frank Dunlop is joined by original company members and the current Artistic Director, David Lan.
Sep 10 -
In Conversation with Bill Paterson
A series of informal afternoon Platforms with members of the company talking about their work and answering your questions. Chaired by Al Senter.
Sep 10 > -
The Roald Dahl Funny Prize with Michael Rosen and Philip Ardagh
Michael Rosen is joined by Philip Ardagh, winner for Grubtown Tales: Stinking Rich and Just Plain Stinky in 2009, plus special guests including Shappi Khorsandi, for a morning of side-splitting stories and a few great giggles!
Sep 11 -
J T Rogers on Blood and Gifts
The playwright talks about his new play, set in a country facing an emerging war – Afghanistan in 1981.
Sep 15 -
The Art of Revolution
This extended Platform is an opportunity to discover how The French Revolution of 1789 has inspired artists, writers and composers.
Sep 18 -
John Simpson
John Simpson, the BBC’s World Affairs Editor, focuses on the way the British press has reported key moments in history in his book Unreliable Sources.
Sep 23 -
Neil Bartlett, Basil Jones and Adrian Kohler on Or You Could Kiss Me
The founders of the South African puppet company Handspring, creators of the celebrated War Horse puppets, discuss this new play with their director and collaborator, Neil Bartlett.
Oct 18 -
Craig Brown: The Lost Diaries with Eleanor Bron, Jon Culshaw and Edward Fox
Private Eye’s Craig Brown and guests read from The Lost Diaries, prying into the intimate daily comings and goings of celebrated diarists.
Oct 19 -
Nicholas Hytner on Hamlet
The National’s current Director, like his predecessors – Olivier in 1963, Hall in 1976 and Eyre in 1989 – has now directed this iconic play; he talks about the production.
Oct 22 -
Josie Rourke on Men Should Weep
The Artistic Director of the Bush discusses her NT production of Ena Lamont Stewart’s play Men Should Weep, set in Glasgow in the 1930s depression.
Oct 28 -
Steven Berkoff
In Diary of a Juvenile Delinquent, the actor, director, writer and playwright paints a startling portrait of his East End childhood and the beginning of his career.
Oct 29
