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Brassed Off: Deborah Paige and Paul Allen in Conversation
The National Theatre Story with Daniel Rosenthal
Sat 10 May 1.00pm
The last year has been a watershed in the life of the National Theatre: a chance to celebrate 50 years of NT history but also to anticipate the next chapter in the story, as Rufus Norris was unveiled as Nicholas Hytner’s successor as the National’s Director.
In March 1998, the world-stage premiére of Brassed Off was a smash-hit in Sheffield before transferring to the Royal National Theatre. Adapted from Mark Herman’s screenplay by Paul Allen and commissioned and directed by then Artistic Director of Sheffield Theatres Deborah Paige, Brassed Off captured a South Yorkshire mining community facing the destruction of their industry and the aftermath of the miners’ strike. Join Paul Allen and Deborah Paige in conversation to discover how this rousing story of community spirit and triumph against adversity made the journey from screen to the Crucible stage. This is an exclusive Fundraising event for Sheffield Theatres’ Prestige Club members. Adelphi Room, Crucible Theatre £10.00 Find out more about what benefits a Centre Stage Membership can offer you at sheffieldtheatres.co.uk or call our Box Office on 0114 249 6000.
Sat 24 May 1.00pm
The National Theatre Story is the definitive account of this iconic institution. Theatre historian and broadcaster Daniel Rosenthal has enjoyed unrestricted access to the National Theatre’s archives, as well as over 100 new interviews with the likes of Alan Bennett, Judi Dench, Ian McKellen, and all four of Laurence Olivier’s successors as NT Director: Peter Hall, Richard Eyre, Trevor Nunn and Nicholas Hytner. Join us for an illuminating discussion covering half a century of drama, both on and off-stage. Copies of the book will be available to purchase. This is a Fundraising event for Sheffield Theatres. Adelphi Room, Crucible Theatre £5.00
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