Platforms
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Gorky: Social Realist
10 Jun
Orlando Figes looks at Gorky’s political life and his relationship with Lenin and Stalin.
6pm Mon 10 June
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Rufus Norris on The Amen Corner
13 Jun
The director talks about his production of James Baldwin’s play.
6pm Thu 13 Jun
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Re: Baldwin
18 Jun
Bonnie Greer and Daniel Matlin discuss the work of James Baldwin and his role in African-American culture and identity.
6pm Tue 18 June
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In Conversation with Adrian Lester
24 Jun
Adrian Lester talks about playing the title role in Othello, and his career.
3pm, Mon 24 Jun
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Simon Godwin on Strange Interlude
24 Jun
The director talks about his production of Eugene O’Neill’s play.
5.30pm Mon 24 June
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Suffragettes on Stage
25 Jun
With discussion and extracts from Edwardian Suffrage plays written by members of The Actresses' Franchise League, this is a chance to learn about the role of theatre in the fight for Votes for Women. Guests include Samantha Bond and Janie Dee.
2.30pm Tue 25 June
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Inside the Horse with Puppetry Assistant Jimmy Grimes
29 Jun
Find out how this spectacular and ingenious show was developed - from original concept, through workshops, to first performances, and then to productions around the world.
11am Sat 29 Jun & Sat 17 Aug
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In Conversation with Anne-Marie Duff
4 Jul
Anne-Marie Duff, currently playing Nina in Strange Interlude, talks about the role and her career.
3pm, Thu 4 July
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Re: O'Neill
4 Jul
Christopher Bigsby looks at Eugene O’Neill’s influences and his legacy.
5.30pm, Thursday 4 July
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Othello on Screen
5 Jul
Daniel Rosenthal uses clips to explore screen Othellos.
5.45pm, Friday 5 July
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Connections Writers' Forum
8 Jul
Acclaimed playwrights discuss their new plays for young actors.
6pm Mon 8 July
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Walk in the Light Part 1: In the Wings... 1960 - 1980. In Conversation
15 Jul
Mona Hammond and Jeffery Kissoon join Giles Terera to talk about their careers and recall their favourite memories of a period that saw alternative and ground-breaking voices, flourishing theatre writing by Matura and Soyinka, and Arts Council subsidy for Temba Theatre.
3pm, Mon 15 Jul
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Walk in the Light Part 1: In the Wings... 1960 - 1980. In Discussion
15 Jul
Yvonne Brewster, Oscar James and Mustapha Matura discuss their experiences of a period that saw groundbreaking voices, flourishing theatre writing by Matura and Soyinka, and an Arts Council subsidy for Temba Theatre.
5.45pm, Mon 15 Jul
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Walk in the Light Part 2: Onto the Stage... 1980 - 2000. In Conversation
18 Jul
Two actors, including Gary Wilmot, talk about their careers and recall their favourite memories of a period that saw the NT's all-black Measure for Measure, the formation of Talawa, the colour-blind/conscious casting debate, and the RSC's first black Shakespearean king.
3pm, Thu 18 Jul
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Walk in the Light Part 2: Onto the Stage... 1980 - 2000. In Discussion
18 Jul
Bonnie Greer, Hugh Quarshie and Paulette Randall discuss their experiences of a period that saw the NT's all-black Measure for Measure, the formation of Talawa, the colour-blind casting debate, and the RSC's first black Shakespearean king.
6pm Thu 18 Jul
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Walk in the Light Part 3: Into the Spotlight... 2000 - 2013. In Conversation
19 Jul
Two actors talk about their careers and recall their favourite memories of a period that saw a black Hamlet from Paris, a panto dame at Hackney, a Trigorin at the Court, and actors being lured to Hollywood.
3pm Fri 19 Jul
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Walk in the Light Part 3: Into the Spotlight... 2000 - 2013. In Discussion
19 Jul
A panel of directors, playwrights and actors, including Kwame Kwei-Armah and Tanya Moodie, discuss their experiences of a period that saw a black Hamlet from Paris, a panto dame at Hackney, a Trigorin at the Court, and actors being lured to Hollywood.
6pm Fri 19 Jul
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Walk in the Light Part 4: Centre Stage... a Celebration
21 Jul
A unique performance capturing the 50-year journey of black theatre, through the words, music and people at the heart of this story.
1pm Sun 21 Jul
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In Conversation with Sharon D Clarke and Marianne Jean-Baptiste
26 Jul
Sharon D Clarke and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, currently appearing in The Amen Corner, talk about their roles and careers.
3pm Fri 26 July
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In Conversation with Rory Kinnear and Lyndsey Marshal
1 Aug
Rory Kinnear and Lyndsey Marshal, currently appearing in Othello, talk about their roles and their careers.
3pm Thu 1 Aug
