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.
Platforms:
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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
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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
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Shirley Williams and June Purvis – The Suffragettes’ Legacy
One of the most senior women to have served in the Palace of Westminster and the Pankhursts’ biographer, join Genista McIntosh to discuss the suffragettes.
Aug 22
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In Conversation with Lesley Manville
Informal afternoon Platforms with company members answering your questions.
Sep 01
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Rebecca Lenkiewicz on Her Naked Skin
The playwright talks about her new play on the Suffragette Movement
Sep 01
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Roald Dahl Day with Quentin Blake and friends
Dahl's principal illustrator Quentin Blake draws live on stage as actors read a selection from Dahl's stories.
Sep 13
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Richard Attenborough
Together with his co-author, Diana Hawkins, he reflects on Entirely Up To You, Darling, their account of his extraordinarily diverse career.
Sep 18
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Elaine Paige
The iconic star of Evita, Cats and Sunset Boulevard celebrates 40 years on the stage.
Sep 23
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Doris Lessing
In her new book, Alfred and Emily, the Nobel Laureate explores the lives of her parents, both irrevocably damaged by the Great War.
Sep 24
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Enda Walsh and Mikel Murfi on The Walworth Farce
the playwright and director reflect on the play's journey from Galway to Edinburgh and Broadway.
Sep 26
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No Strings Attached
A practical demonstration by Improbable Theatre, Blind Summit and Avenue Q celebrates the increasingly popular trend of using puppets alongside performers in the theatre.
Sep 26
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Juliette Binoche and Akram Khan on in-i
Dancer and choreographer Akram Khan and actress Juliette Binoche discuss their new collaboration.
Oct 06
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Denis Norden
The distinguished comedy writer and presenter is joined by Barry Cryer to look back on his career in Clips from a Life.
Oct 08
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Katie Mitchell
One of the most adventurous directors working today talks about her new book, The Director’s Craft.
Oct 09
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Stella Duffy
Writer and actor Stella Duffy talks about her new novel The Room of Lost Things.
Oct 10
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Sheila Hancock
Just Me is the moving and honest account of Sheila Hancock’s life since the death of her husband, John Thaw.
Oct 15
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Roger Moore
UNICEF ambassador and legendary screen actor, Roger Moore, talks about his long and illustrious career
Oct 16
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Peter Gill
Apprenticeship is Peter Gill’s potent recollection of the changing theatrical landscape of the 60s and his journey from being a young actor to becoming a director and playwright.
Oct 17
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The Horse Whisperers
A unique chance to see the celebrated ‘Man Who Listens to Horses’, Monty Roberts, and the horse psychologist, Kelly Marks working with a live horse and a War Horse puppet..
Oct 22
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In Conversation with Ralph Fiennes
Informal afternoon Platforms with company members answering your questions.
Oct 24
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On To Be Straight With You
Guests including Douglas Murray (Centre for Social Cohesion) and Andrea Minichiello Williams (Christian Legal Centre), discuss the challenging themes of this work.
Nov 05
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Jonathan Kent on Oedipus
The director reflects on his production of Sophocles' tragedy.
Nov 06
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Russell T Davies
The man who rejuvenated one of the BBC’s most iconic programmes talks to Benjamin Cook about Doctor Who: The Writer's Tale.
Nov 07
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Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
Powerful, lyrical songs and evocative readings tell the story of two brothers-in-arms in the First World War battlefields of Ypres.
Nov 10 -
Private Peaceful by Michael Morpurgo
Powerful, lyrical songs and evocative readings tell the story of two brothers-in-arms in the First World War battlefields of Ypres.
Nov 10
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