Platforms
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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
David Harewood and 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, Winsome Pinnock, 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
Nikki Amuka-Bird and Clive Rowe 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
Nicholas Hytner, 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
Adjoa Andoh, Sharon D Clarke, Lenny Henry, Cush Jumbo, Cyril Nri and Clive Rowe are among the guests in a unique performance capturing the 50-year journey of black theatre through words and music.
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
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Richard Eyre and Tanya Ronder on Liolà
4 Sep
The director and playwright discuss this new version of Pirandello's play.
6pm, Wednesday 4 September
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Michael Frayn
9 Sep
The playwright talks to John Miller on the occasion of his 80th birthday
6pm, Monday 9 September
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Complicite at 30 with Simon McBurney and Judith Dimant
10 Sep
The artistic director and producer look back on 30 years of the company's ground-breaking work
5:45pm, Tuesday 10 September
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Joe Hill-Gibbins on Edward II
16 Sep
The director talks about his production of Marlowe's play.
6pm, Monday 16 September
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Scene Changes: Theatre Architecture
1 Oct
One in a series of lunchtime discussions looking at some of the developments and changes in theatre over the past 50 years.
1.05pm Tuesday 1 October
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National Histories 1 Oct
1 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Tuesday 1 October
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Scene Changes: Theatre Sound
2 Oct
One in a series of lunchtime discussions looking at some of the developments and changes in theatre in the past 50 years
1.05pm Wednesday 2 October 2013
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National Histories 2 Oct
2 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Wednesday 2 October
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Scene Changes: Theatre Administration
4 Oct
One in a series of lunchtime discussions looking at some of the developments and changes in theatre over the past 50 years.
1.05pm Friday 4 October
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National Histories 4 Oct
4 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Friday 4 October
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Scene Changes: Theatre Design
7 Oct
One in a series of lunchtime discussions looking at some of the developments and changes in theatre, both off and on stage, over the past 50 years.
1.05pm Monday 7 October
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National Histories 7 Oct
7 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Monday 7 October
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Scene Changes: Theatre Lighting
8 Oct
One in a series of lunchtime discussions looking at some of the developments and changes in theatre over the past 50 years.
1.05pm Tuesday 8 October
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National Histories 8 Oct
8 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Tuesday 8 October
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Scene Changes: Theatre and Gender
11 Oct
One in a series of lunchtime discussions looking at some of the developments and changes in theatre over the past 50 years.
1.05pm Friday 11 October
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National Histories 11 Oct
11 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Friday 11 October
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Scene Changes: Theatre Venues
14 Oct
One in a series of lunchtime discussions looking at some of the developments and changes in theatre over the past 50 years.
1.05pm Monday 14 October
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National Histories 14 Oct
14 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Monday 14 October
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Scene Changes: Theatre and Education
15 Oct
One in a series of lunchtime discussions looking at some of the developments and changes in theatre over the past 50 years.
1.05pm, Tuesday 15 October
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National Histories 15 Oct
15 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Tuesday 15 October
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National Histories 16 Oct
16 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Wednesday 16 October
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Scene Changes: Theatre Criticism
18 Oct
One in a series of lunchtime discussions looking at some of the developments and changes in theatre over the past 50 years.
1.05pm, Friday 18 October
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Samuel Adamson and Tori Amos on The Light Princess
18 Oct
Tori Amos is joined by playwright Samuel Adamson to reflect on this new musical.
6pm, Friday 18 October
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National Histories 18 Oct
18 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Friday 18 October
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Scene Changes: Theatre Music
21 Oct
One in a series of lunchtime discussions looking at some of the developments and changes in theatre over the past 50 years.
1.05pm, Monday 21 October
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National Histories 21 Oct
21 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Monday 21 October
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National Histories 22 Oct
22 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Tuesday 22 October
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National Histories 24 Oct
24 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Thursday 24 October
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National Histories 25 Oct
25 Oct
Ten simple questions, 50 years’ worth of possible answers. We ask key NT figures the who, what, when, where and why of their recollections of the National.
6pm Friday 25 October
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Future Questions: Writing
30 Oct
This is the first of three panel discussions asking questions about the future of theatre.
5.45pm, Wednesday 30 October
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Future Questions: Funding
4 Nov
The second of three panel discussions asking questions about the future of theatre.
5.45pm, Monday 4 November
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Future Questions: Regional Theatre
5 Nov
The third of three panel discussions asking questions about the future of theatre.
5.45pm, Tuesday 5 November
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In Conversation with Marianne Elliott on War Horse
6 Nov
Award-winning co-director of War Horse, Marianne Elliott talks about the production’s extraordinary journey, from early National Theatre workshops through to international success.
At the New London Theatre
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Carl Miller and Bijan Sheibani on Emil and the Detectives
6 Dec
The writer and director talk about this new version of Erich Kästner's story.
5:30pm, Friday 6 December
