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, showing the stage crew and technicians at work.
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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