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Richard Eyre on conversations with Arthur Miller and directing The Crucible on Broadway.

Director Richard Eyre recalls conversations with Arthur Miller about his experience of directing The Crucible on Broadway and reflects on Miller's impact on British theatre.

Five theatrical practitioners reflect on what Arthur Miller's work means to them. In modern stage classics such as The Crucible, A View From the Bridge, All My Sons and Death of a Salesman, Miller located life's social, political and even metaphysical issues in the lives of ordinary people. He engaged with his times, and was attuned to the tremors of his culture. He stood up to be counted and was an ardent advocate for writer's freedom of expression. Drawing on examples across a range of Miller's roles and plays.

Director Richard Eyre begins the series with a set of personal recollections of the playwright. He recalls conversations with Arthur Miller about the the first production of Death of a Salesman and his experience of directing The Crucible on Broadway. And he reflects on Miller's impact on British theatre.

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Five theatrical practitioners reflect on what Arthur Miller's work means to them

Marking the centenary of Arthur Miller's birth, five theatrical practitioners reflect on what his work means to them and describe their personal connection with the playwright and his work

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