Nation National Theatre
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Nation is a National Theatre production from 2009 written by Mark Ravenhill, adapted from Terry Pratchett’s novel. Set in a parallel world in 1860, two teenagers are thrown together by a tsunami that has destroyed Mau’s village and left Daphne shipwrecked on his South Pacific island, thousands of miles from home. Neither speaks the other’s language; but somehow they must learn to survive. Together they come of age, as they discard old doctrine to forge a new Nation. Live music, thrilling dance and spectacular puppets combine to bring to life the spectacular and surprising world of Terry Pratchett's Nation on the National Theatre stage.
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Dressing Emily
Emily Taaffe is dressed in her 19th century costume for Daphne in Nation.
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Nation introductory film
First seen before the broadcast of Nation as a part of NT Live, this film features interviews with author Terry Pratchett, director Melly Stills and members of the cast and crew. Discussing the challenges of creating a production for children, the research into the history and culture of the world of the play, and bringing the world to life with music, puppetry and choreography, this film offers a perfect introduction to the themes and ideas behind the production.
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Melly Stills talks about Nation
Director and co-designer Melly Stills talks about the process of bringing Nation to the stage. From finding inspiration in Terry Practhett's original novel, assembling a creative team and working with the company through the rehearsal period, she discusses the complex challenges of bringing a magical world to life.
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Interview with Mark Ravenhill
Mark Ravenhill talks about what interested him about adapting Nation on stage and describes the virtues of the story.
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Character profile - William Polgrave
William Polgrave talks about how he became a sailor, getting caught up in the storm, and being shipwrecked.
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Character profile - Caita
Caita talks about the life she had before the wave came.