Topics
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Acting (Overview)
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Acting in the Olivier
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Acting in the Lyttelton
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Acting in the Cottesloe
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Why actors rehearse
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Working in a company of actors
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Keeping a role fresh on stage every night
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The private world of the dressing room
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Rehearsal in action - MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 1
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Rehearsal in action - MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 2
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Rehearsal in action - MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING 3
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Rehearsal in action - CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE 1
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Rehearsal in action - CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE 2
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Rehearsal in action - CAUCASIAN CHALK CIRCLE 3
Acting (Overview)
About
In our modern media-saturated world, many people's first thought when they hear the word ‘actor' will be of ‘stars' from film or TV. Yet the National's Director, Nick Hytner (who has directed several films, as well as many plays), points out that stage actors have to have a particularly impressive array of talents. They must captivate a live audience of hundreds of people, while often dealing with difficult but extremely beautiful texts. Actor Lesley Manville adds a range of physical and emotional skills to the list.
People featured in this video include:
Nick Hytner, Director of the National Theatre
Lesley Manville, Actor
