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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.