If you've enjoyed the National Theatre in the last 15 years this may be for you. An insightful account by its Director of great productions ranging from Shakespeare performed by Russell Beale and Kinnear, through new plays like The History Boys and War Horse, to Jerry Springer the Opera. The story spans ups and downs for public funding, live transmission and the cheap ticket scheme but I enjoyed most the anecdotes about actors and writers, hits and flops and the chance to re-live great theatre.
(Tony Pratt - bwl 85 Summer 2017 ) |
