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Sam Mendes in conversation Jun 30, 2014

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The film and stage director talks to Mark Leipacher about his acclaimed production of King Lear, working with Simon Russell Beale and his career.

This is a recording of a live Platform event from May 2014.

Michael Palin on Monty Python at Work Jun 13, 2014

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Michael Palin talks to Edith Bowman about his new book Monty Python at Work, sharing his experiences with the comedy group.

This is a recording of a live Platform event from June 2014.

Alan Ayckbourn in conversation May 23, 2014

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Alan Ayckbourn talks to Angus MacKechnie about his career, focusing on his work at the National Theatre whilst Peter Hall was Artistic Director and his recently revived play A Small Family Business.

Talking Lear: Simon Russell Beale on King Lear Feb 21, 2014

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Simon Russell Beale talks to Mark Leipacher about the National Theatre's current production of King Lear directed by Sam Mendes.

This is a recording of a live Platform event from February 2013.

Derek Jacobi in conversation Jan 03, 2014

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Derek Jacobi talks to Al Senter about 'As Luck Would Have It', a book where he reflects on his career and life including working in the Old Vic alongside Laurence Olivier in the first years of the National Theatre.

Anne-Marie Duff in conversation Jul 17, 2013

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Anne-Marie Duff talks to Al Senter about her acting career, her roles at the National Theatre and starring in the 2013 production of Eugene O'Neill's Stranger Interlude.

Adrian Lester in conversation Jul 02, 2013

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Adrian Lester talks to Al Senter about playing the role of Othello in Nicholas Hytner's 2013 production, and how playing Ira Aldridge in Red Velvet influenced his performance. He also talks about acting and directing the BBC series of Hustle, performing for Stephen Sondheim and his future plans.

Peter Brook in conversation May 14, 2013

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Peter Brook talks to Mark Lawson about his career and his new book, The Quality of Mercy, a collection of essays reflecting his lifelong interest in interpreting Shakespeare’s works for contemporary audiences.

This is a recording of a live Platform event from April 2013.

Simon Russell Beale in conversation Oct 30, 2012

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Simon Russell Beale talks to Al Senter about his career, including his role in Nicholas Hytner's Timon of Athens and playing Falstaff in Richard Eyre's The Hollow Crown.

Antony Sher in conversation Aug 22, 2012

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The actor, author and artist Antony Sher talks to Sue MacGregor about his career, and his latest role in Travelling Light. This is a recording of a live Platform event from February 2012.

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