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National Theatre: What's on

National Theatre: What's on

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This is a collection of short films looking at current and upcoming National Theatre productions, including The James Plays by Runo Munro and Here Lies Love, a revolutionary musical experience from David Byrne and Fatboy Slim.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best National Theatre: What's on episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to National Theatre: What's on for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite National Theatre: What's on episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

National Theatre: What's on - Yellow Face: David Henry Hwang in conversation
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05/09/14 • 45 min

Tony award-winner and Pulitzer Prize finalist David Henry Hwang talks to Mark Shenton about Yellow Face, which questions what race really means in our society.

Yellow Face plays until 24 May: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/yellow-face

This is a recording of a live Platform event from May 2014.

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National Theatre: What's on - Katie Mitchell on Cleansed

Katie Mitchell on Cleansed

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03/07/16 • 21 min

Katie Mitchell talks to Matt Trueman about her new production of Sarah Kane’s play, Cleansed.

#ntCleansed
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/cleansed

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National Theatre: What's on - Dominic Cooke on Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
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02/17/16 • 20 min

The director discusses his new production of August Wilson’s play, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, with Ola Animshawun.

This is a recording of a live platform event.

#MaRaineysBlackBottom

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National Theatre: What's on - Talking As You Like It: Rosalind and Celia
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02/10/16 • 39 min

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

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National Theatre: What's on - Visions of Alice: Adventures in Illustration
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02/03/16 • 32 min

In its 150th anniversary year, the story of Alice and her adventures remains relevant and yet of its time.

Grahame Baker-Smith, illustrator of the Royal Mail’s Alice in Wonderland anniversary stamps, Gillian Beer, author of the forthcoming Alice in Space, and Helen Melody, curator of the British Library’s current Alice exhibition, reflect on the many visual interpretations of the character through the years.

Chaired by Nicolette Jones.

http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/wonder.land
#wonderdotland

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National Theatre: What's on - D H Lawrence and Work

D H Lawrence and Work

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01/27/16 • 29 min

Alongside the production of Husbands & Sons, an investigation into the labour market in the early 20th century, the opportunities open to both men and women, and how Lawrence’s own experience of work influenced his characters and writing.

With Pamela Cox, Professor of Sociology at the University of Essex, and presenter of the BBC series, Servants and Shopgirls, and Andrew Harrison, Assistant Professor of English Literature and Director of the DH Lawrence Research Centre at the University of Nottingham.

This is a recording of a live platform event.

http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/husbands-sons
#ntHusbandsandSons

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National Theatre: What's on - Roger Michell on Waste

Roger Michell on Waste

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01/06/16 • 27 min

Roger Michell discusses his new production of Harley Granville Barker’s play with Michael Billington.

#ntWaste

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National Theatre: What's on - Marianne Elliott and Ben Power on Husbands & Sons
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12/11/15 • 26 min

Ben Power discusses his adaptation of DH Lawrence’s trilogy with the director Marianne Elliott.

This is a recording of a live platform event.

#ntHusbandsandSons
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/husbands-sons

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National Theatre: What's on - Dominic Cooke on Here We Go

Dominic Cooke on Here We Go

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12/07/15 • 28 min

Director Dominic Cooke talks to Fiona Mountford about Caryl Churchill’s new play.

#ntHereWeGo
http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/here-we-go

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National Theatre: What's on - Hotel: Polly Stenham in conversation

Hotel: Polly Stenham in conversation

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07/02/14 • 25 min

Playwright Polly Stenham talks to Emma Freud about her career, her work at at the Royal Court and her new play Hotel playing at the National Theatre.

This is a recording of a live Platform event from June 2014.

Hotel is currently playing until 2 August. Find out more and book tickets here: nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/hotel

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FAQ

How many episodes does National Theatre: What's on have?

National Theatre: What's on currently has 35 episodes available.

What topics does National Theatre: What's on cover?

The podcast is about Shakespeare, Podcasts, Arts, Theatre and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on National Theatre: What's on?

The episode title 'Dominic Cooke on Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on National Theatre: What's on?

The average episode length on National Theatre: What's on is 30 minutes.

How often are episodes of National Theatre: What's on released?

Episodes of National Theatre: What's on are typically released every 14 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of National Theatre: What's on?

The first episode of National Theatre: What's on was released on Apr 14, 2014.

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