The National Theatre Podcast
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10. Epic Fail
We’ve all failed at something, but rarely on stage in front of hundreds of people. We ask our favourite guests to share their hilarious stories of on-stage mishaps and malfunctions, and professional embarrassment in its most public form. All to answer the simple question - how do we deal with failure? And why are we are so obsessed with it?
Actors in Conversation
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Talking As You Like It: Rosalind and Celia
Rosalie Craig and Patsy Ferran, playing Rosalind and Celia, discuss the roles and the production of As You Like It.
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Man + Superman
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Ralph Fiennes on Man and Superman - video
The actor talks about the challenges and rewards of playing Jack Tanner in Man and Superman.
Directors in Conversation
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Les Blancs
Lorraine Hansberry's Literary Executor and Director of her Literary Trust, Joi Gresham, joins director Yaël Farber and dramaturg Drew Lichtenberg to discuss the playwright’s work and legacy, and this new production of her play, Les Blancs.
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/les-blancs
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This is a recording of a live platform event.
Playwrights in Conversation
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Les Blancs
Lorraine Hansberry's Literary Executor and Director of her Literary Trust, Joi Gresham, joins director Yaël Farber and dramaturg Drew Lichtenberg to discuss the playwright’s work and legacy, and this new production of her play, Les Blancs.
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/les-blancs
#LesBlancs
This is a recording of a live platform event.
Private Eye
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Private Eye: a review of 2015
The annual treat for fans of the satirical magazine, as Editor Ian Hislop looks back on the past year with regular guests Craig Brown, Harry Enfield, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens and John Sessions.
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This is a recording of a live platform event.
Treasure Island
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Treasure Island: official trailer
It’s a dark, stormy night. The stars are out. Jim, the inn-keeper’s granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger. At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets. Jim invites him in – and her dangerous voyage begins.
This winter, Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life on the Olivier stage in a thrilling new adaptation by Bryony Lavery.
Not one of us must breathe a word of what we’ve found...
Suitable for 10yrs+
Find out more and book tickets: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/treasure-island
Behind The Beautiful Forevers
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Behind The Beautiful Forevers: official trailer
Behind the Beautiful Forevers, a new play by David Hare
based on the book by Katherine Boo.
India is surging with global ambition. But beyond the luxury hotels surrounding Mumbai airport lies a makeshift slum, full of people with plans of their own.
Find out more and book tickets: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/behind-the-beautiful-forevers
Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for Non-Fiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale.
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Judi Dench at the National Theatre
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Judi Dench at the National Theatre - video
Judi Dench joins Angus MacKechnie on the Lyttelton stage to discuss her career and share memorable moments from her performances at the National Theatre.
David Byrne in conversation
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David Byrne in conversation - video
David Byrne talks to Robert Elms about his new musical based on the life of Imelda Marcos, Here Lies Love.
For more information on Here Lies Love and to book tickets: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/here-lies-love
Helen McCrory in conversation
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Helen McCrory in conversation - video
Helen McCrory talks to Genista McIntosh about her acting career and her experience preparing for the role of Medea in Ben Power's new version.
Medea: Ancient and Modern
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Medea: A contemporary play
Actor Helen McCrory, writer Ben Power and director Carrie Cracknell talk about Euripides' Medea as a contemporary story and how it is still a relevant play for today.
Alan Ayckbourn in conversation
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Alan Ayckbourn in conversation - video
Alan Ayckbourn talks to Angus MacKechnie about his career, focusing on his work at the National Theatre whilst Peter Hall was Artistic Director and his recently revived play A Small Family Business.
Sam Mendes in conversation
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Sam Mendes in conversation - video
The film and stage director talks to Mark Leipacher about his acclaimed production of King Lear, working with Simon Russell Beale and his career thus far.
This is a recording of a live Platform event from May 2014.
Poems That Make Grown Men Cry
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End note by Kate Allen
Anthony Holden and Ben Holden introduce a selection of poems that haunt a host of eminent men, from their new anthology in association with Amnesty International; they explain why, in words as moving as the poems themselves. With Melvyn Bragg, Richard Dawkins, Richard Eyre, Mike Leigh, Simon McBurney, Ian McEwan, Ben Okri, Simon Russell Beale and Simon Schama, and Kate Allen (Amnesty International UK).
The National Theatre at 50
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The National Theatre at 50 Part 3
In the third and final part of the series, Daniel Rosenthal looks at the National Theatre since the 1990s focusing on key productions such as The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Angels in America, A Little Night Music and War Horse.
This podcast features exclusive interviews with Judi Dench, Richard Eyre, Jane Horrocks, Nicholas Hytner and David Thacker.
Talking Lear
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In conversation: Sam Mendes
The film and stage director talks talks to Mark Leipacher about his acclaimed production of King Lear, working with Simon Russell Beale and his career.
This is a recording of a live Platform event from May 2014.
Private Eye: a view of 2013
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Private Eye: A view of 2013 - audio
Ian Hislop takes a satirical look back at the people and events of 2013 with special guests Craig Brown, Harry Enfield, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens and John Sessions. This is a recording of a live Platform event from December 2013.
National Theatre: What's on
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Katie Mitchell on Cleansed
Katie Mitchell talks to Matt Trueman about her new production of Sarah Kane’s play, Cleansed.
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http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/cleansed
Future Questions for Theatre
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Regional theatre - audio
What is the future for regional theatre in the UK? How will regional theatres have to work to ensure their survival? Jim Beirne (Chief Executive of Live Theatre), Giles Croft (Artistic Director of The Gate Theatre, Nottingham Playhouse), Emma Rice (Joint Artistic Director of Kneehigh), Rachel Tackley (Director of English Touring Theatre) and David Thacker (Artistic Director of Octagon Theatre Bolton) discuss these questions and more in this live Platform event chaired by James Naughtie.
Walk in the Light: a celebration of black artists in British theatre
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Nicholas Hytner, Kwame Kwei-Armah, Alex Lanipekun and Tanya Moodie in discussion
This is a recording of a live Platform event from July 2013, chaired by Genista McIntosh.
Changes in Theatre: 1963-2013
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Theatre Music: from background music to composition
This is a live recording of a panel discussion looking at music in theatre in the last 50 years, the use of technology, and the composer as sound designer. Guests include Matthew Scott, composer and Head of Music at NT; and composers Adam Cork ('London Road'), Isobel Waller-Bridge ('Nevilles Island'), and Stephen Warbeck ('This House'). Chaired by Kate Mosse.
National Theatre Memories
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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.
Private Eye: A Cartoon History with Ian Hislop and Nick Newman
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Private Eye: A Cartoon History - for iPad/iMac/PC
Cartoonist and writer Nick Newman and editor Ian Hislop discuss a new collection of some of the funniest and most influential examples of the 30,000 Private Eye cartoons published in the last 50 years - from royality and politics to yobs and giant hedgehogs.
Complicite at 30: Simon McBurney and Judith Dimant in conversation
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Complicite at 30 - for iPad/iMac/PC
The artistic director and producer look back on 30 years of the company's ground-breaking work, including The Master and Margarita and A Disappearing Number, and reflect on the impact that the company have had on theatre in the UK and internationally.
This is a recording of a live Platform event, which was chaired by Louise Jeffreys Director of Arts at the Barbican.
Rory Kinnear and Lyndsey Marshal in conversation
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Rory Kinnear and Lyndsey Marshal in conversation - for iPod/iPhone
Rory Kinnear and Lyndsey Marshal talk to Al Senter about their careers and performing in Nicholas Hytner's 2013 production of Othello.
Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Sharon D. Clarke in conversation
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Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Sharon D. Clarke in conversation - for iPod/iPhone
Marianne Jean-Baptiste and Sharon D. Clarke talk to Al Senter about acting together in The Amen Corner and their acting careers.
Alan Bennett reads his introduction to People
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Alan Bennett reads his introduction to People
Alan Bennett reads the introduction to the playscript of People as well as a poem by Philip Larkin, entitled The Explosion.
This is a recording of a live Platform event from November 2012.
Adrian Lester in conversation
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Adrian Lester in conversation - for iPad/iMac/PC
Adrian Lester talks to Al Senter about playing the role of Othello in Nicholas Hytner's 2013 production, and how playing Ira Aldridge in Red Velvet influenced his performance. He also talks about acting and directing the BBC series of Hustle, performing for Stephen Sondheim and his future plans.
Black Voices in British Theatre
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Black Voices in British Theatre
Paterson Joseph talks to Asif Khan, Ellen Thomas and Don Warrington about the identity of the black voice in British theatre.
This is a recording of a live Platform event from October 2011.
Private Eye: a view of 2012
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A view of 2012 from Private Eye - for iPad/Mac/PC
Ian Hislop takes a satirical look at the events and people of 2012 with Craig Brown, Harry Enfield, Lewis Macleod, Jan Ravens and John Sessions
John Lithgow in conversation
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John Lithgow in conversation - for iPad/iMac/PC
John Lithgow talks to Nicholas Hytner about his love for theatre, his career as an actor, musician and writer, and his current role in The Magistrate. This is a recording of a live event from December 2012.
Simon Russell Beale in conversation
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Simon Russell Beale in conversation - for iPad/Mac/PC
Simon Russell Beale talks to Al Senter about his career, including his role in Nicholas Hytner's Timon of Athens and playing Falstaff in Richard Eyre's The Hollow Crown.
Rory Kinnear and Helen McCrory in conversation
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Rory Kineer and Helen McCrory in conversation - for iPad/Mac/PC
Rory Kinnear and Helen McCrory talk to Al Senter about their careers and roles in The Last of the Haussmans.
Antony Sher in conversation
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Antony Sher in conversation - for iPad/Mac/PC
The actor, author and artist Antony talks to Sue MacGregor about his career, and his latest role in Travelling Light. This video is formatted for iPad/Mac/PC.
Love poems
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Love and Life - John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester
John Wilmot, 2nd Earl of Rochester was an English Libertine poet, a friend of King Charles II, and the writer of much satirical and bawdy poetry. He was the toast of the Restoration court and a patron of the arts. He married an heiress, Elizabeth Malet, and had many mistresses, including the actress Elizabeth Barry.
Lenny Henry in conversation
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Lenny Henry in conversation - for iPad/Mac/PC
Lenny Henry interviewed by Al Senter.
Private Eye at 50
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Private Eye at 50 years - for iPad/Mac/PC
Ian Hislop, Harry Enfield, John Sessions and friends take a satirical look at 2011.This is formatted for iPad/Mac/PC.
King James Bible
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Revelation
Written in a time of persecution, the Revelation of John foresees the end of days. Cast includes Simon Russell Beale.
NT Talks
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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 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.
Rory Kinnear - Talking Shakespeare
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O that this too too solid flesh…
Rory Kinnear performs the beginning of the soliloquy.
James Corden in conversation
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James Corden in conversation
James Corden talks about his role in One Man, Two Guvnors.
Danny Boyle and Nick Dear interview
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Danny Boyle and Nick Dear interview - for iPad/Mac/PC
Danny Boyle and Nick Dear talk to Christopher Frayling about adapting Frankenstein for the stage.
Alan Bennett and Judi Dench perform a short radio play
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Alan Bennett and Judi Dench perform a short radio play
Alan Bennett and Judi Dench perform a short radio play
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