5. 50 Years

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Nicholas Hytner concludes his inside story of 12 years at the helm of Britain's greatest theatre. Recollections of the birth of NT Live and The National's 50th Anniversary commemorations. Intimate, candid and insightful, Balancing Acts is a passionate exploration of the art and alchemy of making theatre. Written and read by Nicholas Hytner Producer: Simon Richardson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2017.