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17 results found for '"National Theatre"' in Keywords.
Peter Hall on the National Theatre (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Artistic Director of the National Theatre, Peter Hall is interviewed about accusations of selling out, the company’s new building and the costs of operating, and the importance of theatre in British...
National Theatre opening (1976)
- Genre
- Interview; Speech
Christopher Hourmouzious interviews actor and artistic director Laurence Olivier during the official opening of the National Theatre in London. Also includes the opening speech by the Queen.
National Theatre subsidy (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Greater London Council Arts Committee Chairman Bernard Brook-Partridge on why the National Theatre’s subsidy cannot be increased. Male interviewer not identified (poss. John Perkins). Audio...
Funding for the arts (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with National Theatre director Sir Peter Hall on his call for more Government investment in the arts and less political wrangling over where the money should go. He also comments on the Arts...
John Bury reaction to OBE (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Theatre Designer John Bury talks about his career, the National Theatre and receiving his OBE. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Murphy?).
Tower of London in sound (1979)
- Genre
- Documentary; Feature
Report from After Eight programme. Fleeting (edited) references to Deidre Dee playing Marie Lloyd at the National Theatre; David Cheshire on home movie-making; Anthony Davies on journalism. Followed by...
After eight special (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Documentary; Vox pop
Carol Allen presents an episode of the After Eight show looking at the problems facing the future of the theatre in London, especially cuts in subsidy and VAT on theatres. Speaking are: Equity General...
The Romans in Britain play (1980)
- Genre
- Interview
Frederick Weyer, Chairman of the Greater London Council Arts Committee, on a production at the National Theatre in London of the controversial play, The Romans in Britain, written by Howard Brenton. Also...
Funding the arts in London (1980)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Music
Rodney Bennett investigates arts funding in London and whether public finance is appropriate. Speaks to: Secretary General of the Arts Council, Sir Roy Shaw; head of the board at the Royal Opera House, Sir...
Artsweek (1984)
- Genre
- Talk show; Interview; Music
Sue Jameson presents Artsweek (Arts Week?). Michael Gough talks about his reading of Kafka’s The Trial and his role in the Riverside Studios production of The Biko Inquest (based on the death of black...