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Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre Episodes

    5. 50 Years

    5/5 Recollections of the birth of NT Live and The National's 50th Anniversary.

    4. Pullman & Morpurgo

    4/5 Nicholas Hytner reveals the stage tricks of putting animals in his productions.

    3. Alan Bennett

    3/5 Nicholas Hynter recalls working with actor and playwright Alan Bennett.

    2. Shakespeare

    2/5 Nicholas Hytner recalls his first Shakespeare production at The National Theatre.

    1. A Typical Day

    1/5 Nicholas Hytner describes his typical day as the theatre's director.