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Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre

Nicholas Hytner's memoir of 12 years running the National Theatre. Read by the author.

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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1. A Typical Day
Nicholas Hytner describes his typical day as the theatre's director.
01 May 2017,15 mins
2. Shakespeare
Nicholas Hytner recalls his first Shakespeare production at The National Theatre.
02 May 2017,15 mins
3. Alan Bennett
Nicholas Hynter recalls working with actor and playwright Alan Bennett.
03 May 2017,15 mins
4. Pullman & Morpurgo
Nicholas Hytner reveals the stage tricks of putting animals in his productions.
04 May 2017,15 mins
5. 50 Years
Recollections of the birth of NT Live and The National's 50th Anniversary.
05 May 2017,15 mins