National Theatre Memories

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National Theatre Memories

During the National Theatre's 50th anniversary celebrations in October 2013, key NT figures – including Alan Bennett, Richard Eyre, Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton and many more – were asked ten simple questions with 50 years worth of answers.

  1. 10/30/2013 · VIDEO

    Brenda Blethyn and Simon Russell Beale

    Brenda Belthyn ('Bedroom Farce', 'The Mysteries') and Simon Russell Beale ('Othello', 'London Assurance') celebrate 50 years of the National Theatre and share their memories of the theatre, on and off stage. Chaired by Daniel Rosenthal.

    40 min

  2. 10/30/2013 · VIDEO

    Richard Eyre and Julie Walters

    Richard Eyre (Artistic Director 1988-1997) and Julie Walters ('All My Sons', 'The Last of the Haussmans') celebrate 50 years of the National Theatre and share their memories of the theatre, on and off stage.

    43 min

  3. 10/28/2013 · VIDEO

    Alan Bennett and Frances de la Tour

    Alan Bennett and Frances de la Tour celebrate 50 years of the National Theatre and share their memories of the theatre, on and off stage.

    45 min

  4. 10/25/2013 · VIDEO

    Old Vic Voices: Working with Olivier

    On the 22 October 2013, 50 years since the first performance by the National Theatre, Nicholas Hytner spoke to a group of actors who were in the original NT company at the Old Vic - Michael Gambon, Gawn Grainger, James Hayes, Geraldine McEwan, Ronald Pickup and Sheila Reid all share their memories and experiences working with Olivier and the National Theatre.

    46 min

  5. 10/24/2013 · VIDEO

    Charles Kay and Fiona Shaw

    Charles Kay ('As You Like It', 'National Health') and Fiona Shaw ('The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie', 'Happy Days', 'Mother Courage and Her Children') celebrate 50 years of the National Theatre by answering 10 questions, including naming their favourite NT performances and productions. This event was chaired by Dan Rebellato.

    42 min

  6. 10/24/2013 · VIDEO

    Kenneth Cranham and Lesley Manville

    Kenneth Cranham ('An Inspector Calls') and Lesley Manville ('Pillars of the Community', 'Grief') celebrate 50 years of the National Theatre and share their memories, programming their ideal day of theatre and sharing their earliest memories. Chaired by Kate Mosse.

    45 min

  7. 10/23/2013 · VIDEO

    Nicholas Hytner and Rory Kinnear

    Current Artistic Director Nicholas Hytner ('Carousel', 'The History Boys', 'Othello') and Rory Kinnear ('Hamlet', 'The Last of the Haussmans', 'Othello') celebrate 50 years of the National Theatre and share their memories, programming their ideal day of theatre and sharing their earliest memories. This event was chaired by Angus MacKechnie.

    47 min

  8. 10/22/2013 · VIDEO

    Gawn Grainger and Zoë Wanamaker

    Gawn Grainger and Zoë Wanamaker celebrate 50 years of the National Theatre and answer 10 questions to talk about their first NT experiences, their favourite NT performances and naming their unsung heroes.

    38 min
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During the National Theatre's 50th anniversary celebrations in October 2013, key NT figures – including Alan Bennett, Richard Eyre, Michael Gambon, Imelda Staunton and many more – were asked ten simple questions with 50 years worth of answers.

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