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Made especially for schools, this version of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Arena programme examines the history and purpose of the National Theatre as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Made specially for schools, this version of the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Four Arena programme examines the history and purpose of the National Theatre as it celebrates its 50th anniversary. A compilation of short films explores not only how the National Theatre came about, but also looks at its relevance today.
Short films on Othello and Hamlet, using both rehearsal and performance footage, consider how the National Theatre takes a contemporary approach to Shakespeare's work.
The importance of attracting new audiences is explored in a short film about Frankenstein. Using rehearsal and performance footage from their version of Frankenstein, the film also considers how they take a classic text to create theatrical events aimed at attracting young audiences.
There is also a film about the staging of This House, a political, historically accurate play that turns a mirror on contemporary politics. James Graham explains how he researched and wrote the play.
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Making Shakespeare contemporary (Hamlet)
Duration: 05:33
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'Othello' (2013) - themes and contemporary approach
Duration: 02:53
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Attracting new audiences to the theatre (Frankenstein)
Duration: 06:06
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Making theatre relevant (This House)
Duration: 05:27
Broadcasts
- Wed 2 Apr 2014 03:55
- Tue 17 Jun 2014 04:30
- Fri 5 Dec 2014 04:00
- Fri 24 Apr 2015 03:55
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