Welcome to our collection of conversations recorded live from the National Theatre stages, including interviews with actors, directors and playwrights.
Latest episodes
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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 t…
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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…
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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, Curat…
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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 my…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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
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Creating and Performing Peter Gynt (Part Two): David Hare and Jonathan Kent
David Hare and Jonathan Kent (the partnership behind Young Chekhov) speak about the processes of making their new production. Hosted by Georgina Godwin
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Creating and Performing Peter Gynt (Part One): James McArdle
James McArdle (Platonov, Angels in America) reflects on the challenges and rewards of creating and playing Peter Gynt. Hosted by Georgina Godwin.
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Polly Findlay on Rutherford and Son
Director Polly Findlay (Beginning, As You Like It, Treasure Island) discusses her new production of Rutherford and Son with Fiona Mountford.
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Director Polly Findlay on Rutherford and Son
Director Polly Findlay (Beginning, As You Like It, Treasure Island) discusses her new production of Rutherford and Son with Fiona Mountford.
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Roger Allam on Rutherford and Son
Actor Roger Allam (Les Miserables, The Thick of It) reflects on the challenges and rewards of playing John Rutherford in the new production of Rutherford and Son.
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Director Pam MacKinnon and Writer Bruce Norris on Downstate
Join the director and writer as they reflect on their production of Downstate, with Rana Mitter.
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Writer David Hare on I'm Not Running
Writer David Hare reflects on his new play I’m Not Running, chaired by Helen Lewis. David Hare is a playwright and film-maker. Hare first worked at the National Theatre in 1971. Se…
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Director Rachel Chavkin and Writer Anaïs Mitchell on Hadestown
Join the director and writer as they reflect on their production of Hadestown. Rachel Chavkin is a director, dramaturg and sometime writer, and the founding Artistic Director of th…
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Playwriting Then and Now
Join renowned playwrights Alecky Blythe (London Road, Little Revolution), Howard Brenton (Pravda, Never So Good), Natasha Gordon (Nine Night), and Conor McPherson (The Weir, Girl f…
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The Influence of Lecoq on UK Theatre
Jacques Lecoq was one of the major figures of Western theatre in the second half of the 20th century, known especially for his teaching of movement, play, improvisation, masks, lan…
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Dramatic Exchanges: the Lives and Letters of the NT
An event to celebrate the publication of Dramatic Exchanges: The Lives and Letters of the National Theatre selected and edited by Daniel Rosenthal. With contributions from the auth…
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Three Perspectives on Dying
Dying and death is something we will all experience in our lifetime: the loss of a loved one, fear of dying or perhaps trying to extend our lives. Malika Booker, Rachel Clarke and…