NT Talks

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Welcome to our collection of conversations recorded live from the National Theatre stages, including interviews with actors, directors and playwrights.

  1. 06/03/2020

    Michael Billington on Stage

    Michael Billington reflects on almost 50 years and some 10,000 reviews as he steps down as the Guardian's chief theatre critic. Michael is introduced by Rufus Norris, Director of the National Theatre. A number of guests including actors Penelope Wilton, Simon Russell Beale, Aisling Loftus and Oliver Ford Davies read from some of Michael's favourite plays.

    50 min

  2. 28/02/2020

    Director Katy Rudd and Adapter Joel Horwood on The Ocean at the End of the Lane

    Katy Rudd (The Almighty, Royal Exchange; Associate Artist, Elliott & Harper Productions) and Joel Horwood (I Want My Hat Back, National Theatre; The Little Mermaid, Bristol Old Vic) discuss their new production of Neil Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Chaired by playwright and academic, Dan Rebellato.

    29 min

  3. 21/02/2020

    Writer Inua Ellams and Director Nadia Fall on Three Sisters

    Writer Inua Ellams and Director Nadia Fall discuss their new production of Three Sisters. Chaired by Louisa Uchum Egbunike, Lecturer in English at City, University of London, Curator of the Legacies of Biafra touring exhibition and Co-Convenor of the Annual Igbo Conference.

    27 min

  4. 07/02/2020

    Neil Gaiman on The Ocean at the End of the Lane

    The Ocean at the End of the Lane is the bestselling magical novel from the brilliant imagination of Neil Gaiman. Join Gaiman as he chats to Lenny Henry about writing this modern myth, where his inspiration came from, and what it's like to have his novel adapted for the stage.

    30 min

  5. 31/01/2020

    Actors Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings on Hansard

    Lindsay Duncan and Alex Jennings reflect on the challenges and rewards of performing in Hansard. Chaired by David Benedict.

    38 min

  6. 17/01/2020

    Director Rufus Norris and Adapter Helen Edmundson on Small Island

    Director Rufus Norris and Adapter Helen Edmundson reflect on their production of Small Island. Chaired by Brenda Emmanus.

    29 min

  7. 10/01/2020

    A Conversation with Peter Brook

    Join legendary theatre-maker Peter Brook (‘our greatest living director’, Independent) as he speaks to Mark Lawson to discuss his new book Playing by Ear: Reflections on Music and Sound, which explores the role of music in the theatre and revisits some of the best-known productions from his long and distinguished career.

    29 min

  8. 20/12/2019

    Director Simon Godwin and Writer Simon Woods on Hansard

    Director Simon Godwin (Antony & Cleopatra, Man + Superman) and writer Simon Woods reflect on their new production of Hansard

    22 min
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Welcome to our collection of conversations recorded live from the National Theatre stages, including interviews with actors, directors and playwrights.

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  • Creator
    National Theatre
  • Years Active
    2011 - 2020
  • Episodes
    123
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © National Theatre 2011
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