Changes in Theatre: 1963-2013

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Theatre Music: from background music to composition

2013-10-2445:31

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.

Theatre Criticism: from broadsheet to blog

2013-10-2339:27

This is a recording of a live discussion that looked at the changing role of the critic in the last 50 yeas, print versus internet, and the use of social media. Featuring Michael Billington of the Guardian; Andrew Clarke, the Arts Editor of the East Anglian Daily Times; Catherine Love blogger and journalist; and Mark Shenton of The Sunday Express and The Stage. This event was chaired by Dan Rebellato.

Theatre and Education: from TIE to lifelong learning

2013-10-2236:28

This is a recording of a live Platform event exploring the birth of TIE companies and Education departments in theatre, featuring Kevin Cahill (CEO of Comic Relief); Helen Nicholson (Professor of Drama and Theatre, Royal Holloway); director Lyndsey Turner (Chimerica); and playwright Roy Williams.

Theatre Venues: site specific, found spaces and outdoor

2013-10-1739:54

A panel look at how the use of venues for theatre has evolved over the past 50 years, drawing on their own experiences, and how future technology will affect where art happens. With Punchdrunk Artistic Director Felix Barrett; co-director of Forest Fringe, Andy Field; co-founder of ArtsAdmin, Judith Knight; and Jenny Sealey, co-Director of the Paralympic Opening Ceremony and Artistic Director of Graeae Theatre Company.

Theatre and Gender

2013-10-1547:09

This is a recorded discussion about the development of opportunities for women in theatre over the last 50 years, celebrating achievements and highlighting areas to focus on in the future. Featured on this podcast are Gemma Bodinetz (Artistic Director, Liverpool Everyman), Dominic Cooke (Artistic Director, Royal Court 2007-2013), Mel Kenyon (literary manager) and Bryony Lavery (playwright).

Theatre Lighting: illuminating technological developments

2013-10-1431:00

A panel look at the changing role of the Light Designer over the last 50 years, featuring Natasha Childers (Sunday at the Park with George), Paule Constable (War Horse), Richard Pilbrow (Three Sisters) and Paul Pyant (The Wind in the Willows).

Theatre Design: from stage flats to video walls

2013-10-0948:33

In the fourth event in the Scene Changes Platform series, as part of the NT 50 celebrations, a panel of Designers discuss the changing role and function of design on stage over 50 years. The panel consists of cinematographer and video projection designer Jon Driscoll (ENRON), and designers William Dudley (The Mysteries), Jon Bausor (Silence), and Rae Smith (War Horse).

Theatre Administration: marketing, ticketing, fundraising and access

2013-10-0434:04

This is the third of the Scene Changes Platforms looking at the developments and changes in theatre over 50 years. How pricing and increased inclusivity has affected the audience experience. With now Deputy Director at the National Portrait Gallery, Pim Baxter; Tony Heaton Chief Executive of Shape, a disability-led arts organisation; the General Manager of Sheffield Theatres, Sarah Nicholson; and Anne Torreggianai, CEO of Audiences London.

Theatre Sound: from noises off to soundscapes

2013-10-0448:22

The role of the sound designer, how technology has advanced the industry, and how it adapts to other onstage developments. With Rob Barnard, who has worked at the National for many years including as Head of Sound; and sound designers Gareth Fry (Waves), Paul Groothuis (Mary Poppins) and Adrienne Quartly (Fräulein Julie).

Theatre Architecture: new builds and modern refurbs

2013-10-0320:24

A panel examine how theatre architecture has changed over the last 50 years. With writer Gillian Darley; Theatre Consultant Richard Pibrow, responsible for co-designing the Olivier Drum Revolve; and architects Steve Tompkins, who is currently working on NT Future, and Keith Wiilliams, whose recent projects include the Marlowe and Unicorn Theatres.

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