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Dateline:
1st June, 2003
RNT Platforms
6pm (45 mins), £3·50/2·50 unless stated.
An eclectic programme of events celebrating all aspects of the arts,
offering the chance to learn about the National's work and discover
more about theatre.
On Show - focusing on current NT productions:
14 July
Discussion: Zeno's paradox
Lyttelton
Mathematician Dr Helen Joyce talks about infinitesimals and other conundrums
from Jumpers.
22 July
Interview: Tom Stoppard on Jumpers
Lyttelton
14 Aug
Interview: Kwame Kwei-Armah and Angus Jackson
Cottesloe
The writer and director discuss Elmina's Kitchen.
20 Aug
Interview: Director Katie Mitchell on Three Sisters
Lyttelton
16 Sep
Interview: Stewart Lee & Richard Thomas, creators of Jerry Springer
- The Opera: 'We Slept Our Way To A National Theatre Production!'
Lyttelton
18 Sep
Interview: Actor Michael Brandon, who plays Jerry Springer : 'I Never
Looked Like Jerry Before!'
Lyttelton
19 Sep
Interview: Michael Frayn on Democracy
Cottesloe
24 Sep
Talk: Juergen Kroenig on Democracy : A unique insight into the
historical facts behind the play from the journalist who covered Willy
Brandt's resignation for the German newspaper, Die Zeit.
Cottesloe
30 Sep
Interview: Nick Dear on Power
Cottesloe
3 Oct
Talk: Chekhov expert Vera Gottlieb on Three Sisters
Lyttelton
On Publication - all followed by book signings.
15 July
Peter Hall: Shakespeare's Advice to the Players : In his new book, the
eminent director offers guidance on speaking and understanding the Bard's
verse.
Lyttelton
23 July
Nichola McAuliffe: The Crime Tsar : Following her recent appearance
as Baroness Bomburst in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Nichola McAuliffe
talks about her first novel.
Cottesloe
25 July
Will Self: Dorian : The author, journalist and broadcaster discusses
his latest novel.
Lyttelton
8 Aug
Jane Lapotaire: Time Out of Mind : One of our country's most distinguished
actresses, Jane Lapotaire reads from and talks about her memoir.
Cottesloe
12 Sep
Sheridan Morley: Asking for Trouble : The theatre critic, broadcaster
and biographer discusses his autobiography.
Cottesloe
Actors On Shakespeare
A series of talks to accompany the Faber and Faber 'Actors on Shakespeare'
books which aim to provide an accessible, contemporary commentary to
each of the plays via top-class actors who have performed them.
10 July
Saskia Reeves: Much Ado About Nothing : Saskia Reeves played Beatrice
in Cheek by Jowl's production of Much Ado About Nothing, and presents
an illuminating account of her part and the play.
Lyttelton
11 July
Simon Callow: Henry IV, Part II : The best-selling author and acclaimed
actor immerses himself in Henry IV, providing an in-depth examination
of the art of the play and the craft of the actor.
Lyttelton
1 Aug
David Oyelowo: Henry VI : David Oyelowo was only two years out of acting
school when approached to play the lead in Henry VI. Charting the journey
he took as a tyro actor playing a tyro king he elaborates on the pitfalls
and joys of getting and playing such a wonderful part.
Cottesloe
In Performance
12 & 18 Aug
David Weston in Falstaff
Cottesloe
Adapted from the novel by Robert Nye. Directed by Paul Robinson : 1459.
Falstaff wakes up in his bedchamber at Caister Castle, has breakfast,
remembers his battles, triumphs and tragedies and, eventually, gets
back into bed to die.
15, 17 & 29 Sep, 1 Oct
Stephen Boxer in Rousseau's Tale
Cottesloe
By David Pownall. Directed by Stephen Daldry : 1765. Jean-Jaques Rousseau,
exiled from his native France, has been invited to deliver a lecture
to the Royal Society in Fleet Street on the subject of 'Sexual Feelings'.
In Conversation
Fridays: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Aug, 5 Sep, 2.30pm (90 mins) Terrace Café
£8
A series of informal conversations with National Theatre actors over
afternoon tea.
Index
A-F
Index G-K
Index L-Q
Index R-Z
News
Archive A-L
News Archive M-Z
Production News Archive
Please note that all three Archive
indices are very long and will therefore take some time to download.
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