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 2.30pm. Tickets: £3.50 (£2.50 concessions) unless otherwise specified.Book online or call 020 7 452 3000.
Transcripts of a selection of past Platforms are available online or to buy. See Transcripts for details.
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Marianne Elliott and Simon Stephens on Harper Regan The director and playwright talk about the premiere of Harper Regan in the Cottesloe with Dan Rebellato. May 13 Buy Tickets |
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Acting with Facts – Docudrama - with David Edgar, Roger Allam, Ian McNeice and Sian Thomas David Edgar and Derek Paget explore the impact of the increasingly popular genre of documentary drama with Roger Allam, Ian McNeice and Sian Thomas May 14 Buy Tickets |
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Mark Thomas on the Arms Trade Major Barbara focuses on the munitions ethics in 1905; Mark Thomas, comedian and political campaigner, explores the contemporary arms trade. May 15 Buy Tickets |
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Michael Frayn: Stage Directions – Writing on Theatre; with Roger Allam and Peter Forbes This new collection charts Michael Frayn’s path into the theatre. May 19 Buy Tickets |
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’68: The News, The Stories, The Photographs Photographers, including Magnum’s Ian Berry, describe their experiences of documenting the world-changing events of 1968. May 27 Buy Tickets |
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Gary Taylor: Middleton - Our Other Shakespeare The editor of the first collection of Thomas Middleton’s works talks about the playwright. Jun 03 Buy Tickets |
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Lee Hall, Max Roberts and William Feaver on The Pitmen Painters Playwright Lee Hall and director Max Roberts are joined by art critic William Feaver to reflect on The Ashington Group. Jun 04 Buy Tickets |
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In conversation with... Vanessa Redgrave Informal afternoon Platforms with company members talking about their careers, their current role and answering your questions. Jun 13 Buy Tickets |
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Melly Still on The Revenger's Tragedy Melly Still discusses her new production of Middleton’s vivid and violent portrayal of lust and ambition. Jun 13 Buy Tickets |
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Jan Ravens - Changing Faces Using impressions, the Dead Ringers actress reveals how she approaches playing politicians and celebrities. Jun 20 Buy Tickets |
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Julian Clary: Murder Most Fab Julian Clary discusses his debut novel, Murder Most Fab. Jun 27 Buy Tickets |
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Corin Redgrave and Vanessa Redgrave Two members of one of our most celebrated acting dynasties reflect on their remarkable family legacy and their eclectic careers. Jun 30 Buy Tickets |
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Theatre of Debate Four punchy new plays created by young people from around the UK tell stories from the front line of their own experience, followed by a debate driven by those working closely with teens of today. Jul 04, 05, 07 > Buy Tickets |
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New Connections Writers Forum The writers of the ten New Connections plays gather to discuss their experiences of the programme. Jul 08 Buy Tickets |
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In conversation with... Anna Carteret Informal afternoon Platforms with company members talking about their careers, their current role and answering your questions. Jul 11 Buy Tickets |
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In conversation with... Lesley Sharp Informal afternoon Platforms with company members talking about their careers, their current role and answering your questions. Aug 07 Buy Tickets |
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Katie Mitchell on ...some trace of her The director talks about her production based on The Idiot, Dostoevsky’s depiction of the “positively good man”. Aug 12 Buy Tickets |
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