Update on talks, discussion, interviews, debates, screenings and events organised by National Theatre
PLATFORMS
An eclectic programme of talks, discussions and interviews, offering the chance to learn more about the National’s work and the arts in general.
14 Sept, 6.30pm – Sue Laurie and Alexander Technique in the Theatre, Dorfman
15 Sept, 6pm – Jonathan Kent in conversation, Olivier
21 Oct, 6pm – Jeremy Herrin and Sean McEvoy in conversation, Lyttelton
25 Oct, 6pm – NT: 40 Years as a Space for Plays, Lyttelton
27 Oct, 6pm – Bryony Kimmings in conversation, Dorfman
31 Oct, 6pm – Michael Longhurst in conversation, Olivier
1 Nov, 5.45pm – Staging Suez: The 60th Anniversary of the Suez Crisis, Lyttelton
7 Nov, 6pm – David Hare and John Simenon in conversation, Lyttelton
9 Nov, 6pm – The Nick Darke Writers’ Award Ceremony, Dorfman
22 Nov, 6pm – The Jocelyn Herbert Lecture – Rae Smith, 3D Imagination, Lyttelton
23 Nov, 6pm – Alan Bennett: Keeping on Keeping On, Lyttelton
25 Nov, 5.15pm – A Poem for Every Night of the Year with Helena Bonham Carter, Helen McCrory and Allie Esiri, Olivier
13 Dec, 5.45pm – An Evening with Private Eye, Lyttelton
16 Dec, 5.30pm – The Theatre Quiz with Emma Freud, Lyttelton
4 Jan, 6pm – Alexander Zeldin in conversation, Dorfman
11 Jan, 5.45pm – Lucian Msamati in conversation, Olivier
20 Jan, 5.30pm – Sally Cookson in conversation, Olivier
23 Jan, 3pm – Ruth Wilson in conversation, Lyttelton
27 Jan, 5.45pm – Peter Pan – archetypal adolescent with Ann Yeoman
31 Jan, 6pm – Ivo van Hove and Patrick Marber in conversation, Lyttelton
EVENTS
Short debates, and in-depth explorations in the Clore Learning Centre:
12 Sep, 5.45 – 6.45pm – In Focus: Cult Fiction on Stage
15 Sep, 10.30am – 4.30pm – In Depth: Rattigan Returns
21 Sep, 6pm – In Focus: Theatre in Scotland – A Field of Dreams with Joyce McMillan
24 Sept, 10.30am – In Depth: The Dublin Plays, Clore Learning Centre
26 Sept, 2pm – In Context: Chekhov, the early work
6 Oct, 1pm – Lightbulb Walks with Artists Helen Stratford and Idit Nathan
2 Nov, 10.30am – 3.30pm – In Depth: Devising and Performance Explored
2 Nov, 10.30am – In Depth: Devising for Performance Explored
3 Nov, 5.30pm – In Focus: Amadeus, the music
10 Nov, 11.30am & 6.15pm – Sharp Shots: The State of the States
16 Jan, 2pm – In Context: Shaffer at the NT
16 Jan, 6pm – In Focus: Designing for The Red Barn
17 Nov, 7pm – Theatre Dialogue Club sparks up at the NT
15 Dec, 5.30pm – In Focus: Performing without a Home
27 Jan, 5.45pm – Peter Pan – archetypal adolescent
31 Jan, 10.30am – In Depth: Adapt or Die – adaptations from the NT
10 Feb, 2pm – In Context: Recreating Ibsen’s Women
NATIONAL DEBATES
A new series of panel discussions in the Dorfman Theatre responding to issues raised by the repertoire or affecting the nation as a whole:
29 Sep, 6pm – Youth – culture and identity
3 Nov, 5.45pm – Nationhood – Ireland and Scotland
24 Nov, 5.45pm – Death – final matters
FILM SCREENINGS
In the Clore Learning Centre and linked to the programme on our stages:
12 Nov, 10.30am – Emil and the Detectives and Red Balloon
9 Dec, 5.30pm – Cathy Come Home
12 Dec, 5.30pm – Dark Days in collaboration with the Homeless Film Festival
19 Nov, 10.30am – The Wind in the Willows
EXHIBITIONS
Free, and open daily
Concrete Reality: Denys Lasdun and the Architecture of the NT – Olivier Circle Gallery
Adapt or Die – How adaptations have influenced programme at the NT – Lyttelton Lounge from 7 Oct
The Art of Make Believe: Staging Children’s Stories – Wolfson Gallery from 14 Nov
Exhibition Walk Around and Archive Handling Session – Lyttelton Lounge on 28 Oct, 25 Nov, 27 Jan, 24 Feb at 12.30pm
Further information on Learning at the National Theatre – nationaltheatre.org.uk/learning
