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The Essay

On Directing

Episode 1: Roger Michell

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Director Roger Michell explores the mix of emotions that always accompany the first day on a film shoot, as he travels to the location of production on Hyde Park on Hudson. Show more

The Essay

On Directing

Episode 2: Emma Rice

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Director Emma Rice, of Kneehigh Theatre, reflects on her role as a storyteller and elaborates on the undertaking that transforms a text into a fully-fledged production. Show more

The Essay

On Directing

Episode 3: Bartlett Sher

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Tony Award-winning director Bartlett Sher, who made South Pacific, explores the importance in his profession of searching for a play's 'inward sound' when creating theatre. Show more

The Essay

On Directing

Episode 4: Josie Rourke

Duration: 15 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC Radio 3Latest broadcast: on BBC Radio 3

Available for over a year

Josie Rourke of the Donmar Warehouse explores what happens when things do not go to play when putting on a play. In these situations a director is truly tested. Show more