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Nicholas Hytner's memoir of running The National Theatre, recalling his first Shakespeare production - Henry V.
Nicholas Hytner continues his inside story of 12 years at the helm of Britain's greatest theatre.
Recollections of his first production of William Shakespeare at The National Theatre - Henry V, starring Adrian Lester.
Intimate, candid and insightful, Balancing Acts is a passionate exploration of the art and alchemy of making theatre.
Written and read by Nicholas Hytner
Producer: Simon Richardson.
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in May 2017.
Last on
Wed 6 May 2026
03:30
麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reader | Nicholas Hytner |
| Author | Nicholas Hytner |
| Producer | Simon Richardson |
Broadcasts
Tue 2 May 2017 09:45麻豆社 Radio 4 FM- Wed 3 May 2017 00:30麻豆社 Radio 4
- Tue 1 Dec 2020 14:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 2 Dec 2020 02:00麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 5 May 2026 08:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 5 May 2026 13:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 5 May 2026 19:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 6 May 2026 03:30麻豆社 Radio 4 Extra