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.
His Dark Materials
Learn more about the adaptation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials
at a series of discussions with members of the creative team.
Nicholas Hytner 6 Jan, Olivier
The Designers 8 Jan, Olivier
Philip Pullman 9 Jan, Olivier
Nicholas Wright 20 Jan, Olivier
The Dæmon Puppets 20 Feb, 2.30pm Olivier
Join members of the company as they perform rehearsed readings of
some of the literary works that inspired His Dark Materials:
William Blake's Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience
18 Feb, Olivier
William Blake's The Marriage of Heaven and Hell 25 Feb, Olivier
Heinrich von Kleist's On the Marionette Theatre 5 Mar, Olivier
Harriet Walter
14 January, Lyttelton
Harriet Walter talks about her book, Other People's Shoes -
a practical, and personal, introduction to acting by someone at the
top of her profession.
Helen Mirren
17 January, 8.15pm Lyttelton
Helen Mirren, currently in Mourning Becomes Electra, talks
about her varied and distinguished career in theatre, film and television.
David Hare
27 January, Cottesloe
Richard Boon, author of About Hare, talks to playwright David
Hare about his work at the National Theatre and beyond.
John Crowley
4 February, Cottesloe
Director John Crowley talks about his production of Martin McDonagh's
new play, The Pillowman.
Michael Simkins
12 March, Lyttelton
Actor and Guardian columnist, Michael Simkins, talks about his new
book, What's My Motivation? The platform will be followed by
a booksigning.
Denis Quilley: A Celebration
16 March, Lyttelton
Friends and colleagues celebrate and share their memories of the actor,
Denis Quilley, on the posthumous launch of his autobiography.
