Actors in Conversation

In this collection, actors that have graced the National Theatre stage discuss their work and careers, including Judi Dench, John Lithgow and Julie Walters.

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. http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/as-you-like-it #ntAsYouLikeIt

02-10
39:00

Wallace Shawn and Ian Rickson on Evening at the Talk House

Director Ian Rickson and writer/actor Wallace Shawn discuss the play, Evening at the Talk House. #EveningattheTalkHouse http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/evening-at-the-talk-house

12-03
23:59

Chiwetel Ejiofor on Everyman

The actor reflects on the challenges and rewards of playing the title role in Everyman. Chaired by Mark Lawson. #ntEveryman www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/everyman

08-07
01:08:37

Ralph Fiennes on Man and Superman - video

The actor talks about the challenges and rewards of playing Jack Tanner in Man and Superman.

06-03
31:41

Ralph Fiennes on Man and Superman

The actor talks about the challenges and rewards of playing Jack Tanner in Man and Superman. Chaired by Joan Bakewell.

05-28
31:37

Judi Dench at the National Theatre

Judi Dench joins Angus MacKechnie on the Lyttelton stage to discuss her career and share memorable moments from her performances at the National Theatre.

01-06
28:36

Rufus Norris & Meera Syal on Behind The Beautiful Forevers

Director Rufus Norris and actress Meera Syal discuss Behind the Beautiful Forevers, a new play by David Hare based on the book by Katherine Boo. Find out more and book tickets here: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/behind-the-beautiful-forevers

01-02
21:54

Helen McCrory in conversation

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.

08-27
30:53

Murray Melvin in conversation with Michael Billington

Murray Melvin reflects on his acting career in the original productions of A Taste of Honey and Oh What A Lovely War and working with people such as Joan Littlewood, Ken Russell and Stanley Kubrick. This is a recording of a live Platform event from March 2014.

05-06
40:44

Talking Lear: Adrian Scarborough (The Fool) and Stanley Townsend (Kent)

Adrian Scarborough and Stanley Townsend talk to Fiona Mountford about Sam Mendes' 2014 production of King Lear. This is a recording of a live Platform event from March 2014.

04-25
41:37

Talking Lear: Simon Russell Beale on King Lear

Simon Russell Beale talks to Mark Leipacher about the National Theatre's current production of King Lear directed by Sam Mendes. This is a recording of a live Platform event from February 2013.

02-21
56:56

Talking Lear: Stephen Boxer (Gloucester), Sam Troughton (Edmund) and Tom Brooke (Edgar) in conversation

Stephen Boxer (Gloucester), Sam Troughton (Edmund) and Tom Brooke (Edgar) talk to Mark Leipacher about the National Theatre's current production of King Lear directed by Sam Mendes. This is a recording of a live Platform event from February 2014.

02-10
41:01

Talking Lear: Kate Fleetwood (Goneril), Anna Maxwell Martin (Regan) and Olivia Vinall (Cordelia) in conversation

In the first event of the Platform series Kate Fleetwood (Goneril), Anna Maxwell Martin (Regan) and Olivia Vinall (Cordelia) discuss their characters, working with Sam Mendes and their first experiences of King Lear.

02-02
36:00

Michael Blakemore in conversation - audio

Michael Blakemore talks to Michael Frayn (playwright) about his book 'Stage Blood', reflecting on his work at the Old Vic (directing The National Health, The Front Page and the 1971 production of Long Day's Journey into Night starring Laurence Olivier) and his relationships with the Artistic Directors of the time, Olivier and Peter Hall.

01-14
44:35

Derek Jacobi in conversation

Derek Jacobi talks to Al Senter about 'As Luck Would Have It', a book where he reflects on his life and career including working in the Old Vic alongside Laurence Olivier in the first years of the National Theatre. This is a recording of a live Platform event from December 2013.

01-09
44:23

Rory Kinnear and Lyndsey Marshal in conversation

Rory Kinnear and Lyndsey Marshal talk to Al Senter about their careers and performing in Nicholas Hytner's 2013 production of Othello.

09-06
43:17

Anne-Marie Duff in conversation

Anne-Marie Duff talks to Al Senter about her acting career, her roles at the National Theatre and starring in the 2013 production of Eugene O'Neill's Strange Interlude.

07-15
28:56

Adrian Lester in conversation

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.

07-02
36:19

John Lithgow in conversation

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.

12-18
25:43

Fiona Shaw in conversation

Fiona Shaw talks to Al Senter about her iconic roles at the National Theatre, directing opera, working on True Blood and her Irish roots.

11-27
42:57

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