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Past Events
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Michael Morpurgo
As the revival of War Horse continues in the Olivier, the author reflects on Joey’s journey to the stage.
2009
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Ian Kelly on Casanova
Historian and actor Ian Kelly, currently appearing in The Pitmen Painters, unveils a very different Casanova from the legendary lover.
2009
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Marianne Elliott and Samuel Adamson on Mrs Affleck
The director and playwright talk about this new production, inspired by Ibsen’s Little Eyolf.
2009
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The Satanic Verses – Twenty Years On
English PEN and the National bring together actors and writers to read from Salman Rushdie's The Satanic Verses and discuss the implications of the fatwa against the writer.
2009
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Tom Stoppard on Every Good Boy Deserves Favour
The playwright discusses his play for actors and orchestra.
2009
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Free Valentine’s Day Screening
Shakespeare in Lovefree outdoor screening of Tom Stoppard and Marc Norman’s ingenious love story about the rising young light of the Elizabethan stage.
2009
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Michael Kustow
Outspoken writer, producer and cultural activist Michael Kustow, reflects on In Search of Jerusalem, his year-long spiritual journey from India to Israel and Palestine.
2009
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Richard Bean on England People Very Nice
The writer discusses his new play about immigration into London’s East End.
2009
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In Conversation with Claire Skinner
Company members chat informally about their work and answer your questions. Chaired by Al Senter.
2009
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Sandi Toksvig presents The Great Feminist Quiz
Sandi Toksvig, Fiona Laird and friends celebrate the post-feminist age.
2009
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Peter Flannery on Burnt by the Sun
Peter Flannery talks about his theatrical adaptation of this story set in Soviet Russia.
2009
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Alain de Botton
Alain de Botton introduces The Pleasures and Sorrows of Work, exploring the modern workplace and what makes jobs either fulfilling or soul-destroying.
2009
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In Conversation with Rory Kinnear
Company members chat informally about their work and answer your questions. Chaired by Al Senter.
2009
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James Macdonald on Dido, Queen of Carthage
The director talks about his production of Marlowe’s intense tale of love, betrayal and suicide.
2009