Olivier Theatre overview
Running time: 1.54mins
Film maker: Harold Raitt
The Olivier Theatre is modelled on the ancient Greek amphitheatre at Epidauros, and has a special power as a forum for large-scale, public plays.
Olivier Theatre
The Olivier Theatre - named after Laurence Olivier, the first director of the National Theatre - is the largest of the three theatres at the National.
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Olivier flying system in action
Watch the flying system in action.
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The Olivier Theatre's flying system
A film introduction the Olivier Theatre's flying system, a vital way of effecting quick scene changes.
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Olivier Theatre overview
The Olivier Theatre is modeled on the ancient Greek amphitheatre at Epidaurus.
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The Olivier Theatre's drum revolve
The giant drum revolve in the Olivier Theatre is five storeys high and contains several elevators.
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The Making of Timon - Building the set
A timelapse of the fit up process for Timon of Athens in the Olivier Theatre at the National Theatre.
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Vocal exploration of the Olivier Theatre
Jeannette Nelson takes actors through a vocal exploration of the Olivier Theatre.
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FELA! video diary - episode 5
Paulette Ivory gives us a glimpse of the cast's first opportunity to rehearse on the Olivier stage.
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