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Director Nicholas Hytner looks back at the birth of NT Live and recalls The National's 50th Anniversary commemorations in 2013.

Nicholas Hytner concludes his inside story of 12 years at the helm of Britain's greatest theatre.

Recollections of the birth of NT Live and The National's 50th Anniversary commemorations.

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.

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Credits

Reader Nicholas Hytner
Author Nicholas Hytner
Producer Simon Richardson

Broadcasts

  • Fri 5 May 2017 09:45
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  • Sat 6 May 2017 00:30
    麻豆社 Radio 4
  • Fri 4 Dec 2020 14:00
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  • Sat 5 Dec 2020 02:00
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  • Fri 8 May 2026 08:30
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  • Fri 8 May 2026 19:30
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  • Last Saturday 03:30
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