Changes in Theatre: 1963-2013

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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).

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.

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).

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.