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Casting call for young performers with German heritage
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Creativity for a different perspective
Read about how creative approaches and rehearsal room techniques enhance our participants’ experiences on our Theatreworks courses.
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Speak Up Year 2: Highlights from an impactful year
Find out more about the second year of our Speak Up programme and the impact it is having on young people nationwide.
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Vanya and People Places & Things: Live Premiere on National Theatre at Home
Stream the worldwide online premiere of Vanya and People, Places & Things on the 19 September on National Theatre at Home.
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Robert Hastie named as Deputy Artistic Director
Indhu Rubasingham makes her first creative appointment with Robert Hastie named as Deputy Artistic Director.
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Present Laughter: Cocktail recipes to try at home
Get yourself in the mood for Present Laughter with Andrew Scott, returning to cinemas on 18 July, with fun cocktails inspired by the show’s icons, who love a drink!
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Creating safe spaces on our Theatreworks courses
Discover how our Theatreworks facilitators create safe and judgement-free spaces in their courses, and what it takes to build trust in a workshop environment.
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National Theatre Live: 100 Plays in Cinemas – 76-100
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