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Keeping a role fresh on stage every night

Keeping a role fresh on stage every night

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A thorough exploration of the play in the rehearsal room is an important preparation for runs of several months. But performing a play is not necessarily a boring task; with a good play, the actor can get better and better and playing this small slice of life as the run goes on. The National's rep system (swapping in and out of a theatre with another company performing another play) also helps avoid boredom setting in.

People featured in this video include:
Roger Allam, Actor
Lesley Manville, Actor

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