Actors in Conversation

National Theatre

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

34 Episodes

Talking As You Like It: Rosalind and Celia
2/10/2016
39:00
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
Wallace Shawn and Ian Rickson on Evening at the Talk House
12/3/2015
23:59
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
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Chiwetel Ejiofor on Everyman
8/7/2015
1:08:37
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
Ralph Fiennes on Man and Superman - video
6/3/2015
31:41
The actor talks about the challenges and rewards of playing Jack Tanner in Man and Superman.
Ralph Fiennes on Man and Superman
5/28/2015
31:37
The actor talks about the challenges and rewards of playing Jack Tanner in Man and Superman. Chaired by Joan Bakewell.
Judi Dench at the National Theatre
1/6/2015
28:36
Judi Dench joins Angus MacKechnie on the Lyttelton stage to discuss her career and share memorable moments from her performances at the National Theatre.
Rufus Norris & Meera Syal on Behind The Beautiful Forevers
1/2/2015
21:54
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
Helen McCrory in conversation
8/27/2014
30:53
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.
Murray Melvin in conversation with Michael Billington
5/6/2014
40:44
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.
Talking Lear: Adrian Scarborough (The Fool) and Stanley Townsend (Kent)
4/25/2014
41:37
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.

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Actors in Conversation

National Theatre

34 Episodes

Talking As You Like It: Rosalind and Celia

Wallace Shawn and Ian Rickson on Evening at the Talk House

Chiwetel Ejiofor on Everyman

Ralph Fiennes on Man and Superman - video

Ralph Fiennes on Man and Superman

Judi Dench at the National Theatre

Rufus Norris & Meera Syal on Behind The Beautiful Forevers

Helen McCrory in conversation

Murray Melvin in conversation with Michael Billington

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