Philip Pullman s award-winning trilogy His Dark Materials had everything Nicholas Hytner, the new director of the National Theatre, could want for a modern audience, but for one thing: it was almost impossible to stage. Robert Butler s intimate backstage account takes us into the meetings, workshops and rehearsals where, over six months, Pullman s 1300-page novel about daemons, armored bears and parallel universes was transformed into six hours of drama.
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Philip Pullman s award-winning trilogy His Dark Materials had everything Nicholas Hytner, the new director of the National Theatre, could wa...
The National Theatre Yearbook 2017/18 is a richly illustrated companion to the theatre, its history, repertory, actors and staff. Includes: Beginning; Network; Barber Shop Chronicles; Pinocchio; Amadeus; John; The Winter’s Tale; Macbeth; The Great Wave; Absolute Hell; Nine Night; Translations; Julie; An Octoroon; NT Connections; The Lehman Trilogy; New Views; Exit the King; Home, I’m Darling; Riverstage; Pericles and Antony and Cleopatra.
The National Theatre Yearbook 2017/18 is a richly illustrated companion to the theatre, its history, repertory, actors and staff. Includes: Beginni...
The National Theatre Yearbook 2019 is a photographic celebration of another 12 months of innovative theatre produced by the NT – on the South Bank, in the West End, on Broadway and on tour. Packed with production images and cast lists for each show, it’s a beautiful reminder of everything from bold new productions including Small Island and ANNA to returning favourites such as War Horse and Follies.
The National Theatre Yearbook 2019 is a photographic celebration of another 12 months of innovative theatre produced by the NT – on the South Bank, ...
