The National Theatre Podcast
National TheatreIf all the world’s a stage, we’re the programme notes. The National Theatre Podcast explores how theatre connects to the big issues of our time: sex, death, politics, and everything in between. We take you behind the scenes to investigate the artists and the ideas behind some of today’s most interesting productions, and go out into the world to find theatre at play in our everyday lives. It’s a sh... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Categories | Performing ArtsArts | ||||
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We’ve all failed at something, but rarely on stage in front of hundreds of people. We ask our favourite guests to share their hilarious stories of on-stage mishaps and malfunctions, and professional embarrassment in its most public form. All to answe... more
It’s the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this year, so we go on the road to Scotland to ask people from all over the country if it’s still the beating heart of new theatre-making. How has the Fringe shaped the last seven decades of ... more
How does culture shape the character of a neighbourhood, a city, a country? We speak to visual artist Jeremy Deller, DJ Dave Haslam and celebrate the NT’s River Stage festival by looking at art in public spaces, and the impact it’s had on the people ... more
Does our vote matter? We follow the development of our new interactive show The Majority, which lets the audience cast votes to change the outcome of the performance. But what happens when you give an audience control? We talk to experts in polling a... more
Cush Jumbo explains how writing a play changed the fortunes of her acting career, and we talk to dramaturgs, directors and a 17-year-old playwright to learn the untold story of how plays really come to life.
‘Moonlight’ writer Tarell Alvin McCraney tells us how growing up in Liberty City, and discovering the drag ball scene, shaped his understanding of what it means to be a man. Poet and playwright Inua Ellams tells us why the barber shop is a safe space... more
Simon Russell Beale and Don Warrington talk to us about playing one of the greatest roles of all time, to help us unpick the complex relationship between acting and ageing. Plus, we talk to theatre company Improbable about teaching actors in their 80... more
Dame Harriet Walter has performed some of Shakespeare’s most iconic male roles – she tells us what it taught her about gender and power, and how it made her a better actor. We speak to body language expert India Ford to analyse how our female politic... more
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I have only just stumbled across these now, but are so informative and engaging, impossible to stop listening too. Please, please make more.
Apple Podcasts5Danieloneill96
Australia6 years ago - Great!
Love how the National is educating the next generation of theatre makers in a supportive and non-patronising way.
Great content.
Apple Podcasts5Brbbbb24601
United Kingdom7 years ago - Amazing
This is one of the best podcasts out there. I wish they would do a second series. Love it sooooooo much. 💯💯💯
Apple Podcasts5neveracapulet.United Kingdom7 years ago - Theatre is everywhere
Great podcast that shares the broad reach that theatre has.
Apple Podcasts5Mkr829
Mexico8 years ago - Window to theatre
Really really enjoyed this window into the world of theatre! I love going to the theatre but have never been a part of it and really enjoyed hearing what it’s like from the POV of the creators and theatre companies
Apple Podcasts5elocinparrishUnited Kingdom8 years ago - Incredibly Insigtful
I enjoy listening to this show very much and find it to be well produced and thought provoking. Keep up the good work!
Apple Podcasts5DolphinShoals
United States8 years ago - Must Listen!
I absolutely love this podcast! It is very well produced, the content is of very high quality and the presenter, Sam Sedgman, is a brilliant host and interviewer. I love theatre, and have been involved in theatre as an actor in the past, so I am of course interested in all the theatre related content. But I have to add that this podcast does much more than talking about theatre: it touches on very key contemporary issues that are relevant to everyone, especially in the arts and culture sector. S... more
Apple Podcasts5canan.m
Netherlands8 years ago - Great podcast
Thanks NT for a great podcast! Well worth a listen!
Apple Podcasts5jbarrellUnited Kingdom8 years ago - Wonderful Content
Really enjoyed listening - the new plays episode is very insightful into the process of dramturgy, writing and programming. Thank you!
Apple Podcasts5lover of lifeUnited Kingdom9 years ago - Brilliant
Hugely engaging discussion of themes pertinent to today and their relevance to theatre. The NT really have got their finger on the pulse with this. What I love so much about this podcast is that the discussion led by Sam is often quite intellectual but framed in an entirely accessible manner through personal interviews that are clever, funny and very moving; often all at the same time. The recent discussion of 'Masculinity' was a personal favourite. Please, please keep going!!
Apple Podcasts5Cjones386aUnited Kingdom9 years ago - Fantastic
Great podcast series
Apple Podcasts5Ekeith1982United Kingdom9 years ago - NT Podcast
Brilliant stuff.
Apple Podcasts5RumandgingerUnited Kingdom9 years ago - Excellent, witty and informative
Great entertainment and beautifully produced. A brilliant listen!
Apple Podcasts5DeadlyWonkyUnited Kingdom9 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #109 | United Kingdom/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #231 | Australia/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #72 | Mexico/Arts/Performing Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Norway/Arts/Performing Arts |
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