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Balancing Acts: Behind the Scenes at the National Theatre

Episode 3: 3. Alan Bennett

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 FMLatest broadcast: on BBC Radio 4 Extra

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

Recollections of his fecund creative relationship with actor and playwright, Alan Bennett.

Nicholas reveals how they came to meet and the incredible performances they created together. He fondly remembers their highly successful play 'The History Boys', and how it was brought to life.

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 BBC Radio 4 in May 2017. Show less

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