National Theatre
Translations: Behind the Scenes
Go behind the scenes of the National Theatre's shoot at the National Poetry Library.
Oxford Comma
How Cyrano Changed the Love Triangle Trope. Intro, themes, and background.
In this video essay we'll analyze Edmund Rostand's masterpiece, Cyrano de Bergerac. In doing so, we'll cover characters, themes, plot points, and the lasting influence of the play. No major spoilers for the play's ending or the upcoming...
National Theatre
What is an Actor?
An actor explains their job in simple terms, as well as some of the key skills every actor needs, and how what they do fits together with the rest of the team.
National Theatre
Translations: What is Brian Friel's Play About?
Translations: What is Brian Friel's Play About? part 2/2 The cast of Translations discuss the plot and themes of the play.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Did You Know? In 60 Seconds: Audition Sides
Learn about Shakespeare and the use of audition sides in acting.
National Theatre
Translations: A Poem by Gearóid Mac Lochlainn
Liadán Dunlea and Fra Fee perform 'Translations' / 'Aistriúcháin', a poem by Gearóid Mac Lochlainn, at Southbank Centre's National Poetry Library.
National Theatre
Barber Shop Chronicles: Question Time
Barber Shop Chronicles part 2/3: The cast of Barber Shop Chronicles answer questions about the play.
National Theatre
The Importance of Music in Theatre Productions
The video features a theater production where music is an important part of storytelling. The musicians are center stage and the majority of the music is original, with some wild card tracks. The production is described as cinematic and...
National Theatre
Commedia dell'Arte: Using Language to Connect and Create
The video discusses the use of "grammalot," a nonsensical language used in Commedia dell'Arte performances to facilitate communication among actors with different dialects and to evade censorship by the church. It also highlights the...
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Ancient Greek Tragedy: An Introduction and How I Fell in Love with Teaching It
Throughout my traditional education I hated ancient tragedies. But years down the road, I was told I had to teach Antigone... This video explains how I went from hating to loving Greek tragedies, and how, by putting the works into some...
National Theatre
Tips for a Great Performance: Advice from an Actor
Actors describe their top acting tips to be a great performer.
National Theatre
Playwrights Series: Finding Inspiration and Crafting a Story
In this video, a playwright shares insights on writing for theater, including the importance of writing about what you find interesting and emotionally connect with, the freedom to structure a play in any way you want, and the need to...
The Art Assignment
The Case for Performance Art | The Art Assignment | PBS Digital Studios
Dubious of performance art? Break into a cold sweat when you realize it’s about to begin? There’s a reason. Here we present you with a brief history of performance art and attempt to sway you to its potential charms.
The Guardian
Driving Ms Margolyes – A hilarious road trip through Europe in lockdown
At the height of Europe’s spring Covid wave in 2021, the filmmaker Lucy Darwin offered to drive the actor and national treasure Miriam Margolyes from her home in Italy to London so that she could film the latest series of Call The...
National Theatre
How to Make a Wig: Knotting Hair and Fitting a Wig
How to Make a Wig part 3/3: The final stage of making a wig is adding the hair. The National Theatre's Wigs, Hair and Make-up department knot each individual strand of hair into their bespoke wigs.
The Guardian
I don't want any more sadness in my life' - comedy theatre about life in the Calais refugee camp
PsycheDelight, a social theatre company made up of people who met in the Calais refugee camp known as the ‘Jungle’, have devised a tragicomedy play, Borderline, about their experiences which premiered at this year’s Brighton fringe...
Curated Video
Turkey, Aphrodisias - the Theatre
The original theatre of Aphrodisias in Asia Minor in Turkey, dates from the Late Hellenistic period, but it was extensively renovated between 38 and 28 BC. An architrave inscription records that the remodeled theater was dedicated to...
Curated Video
Ancient Greek Theater
Greece was home to hundreds of open-air arenas where citizens came together to discuss the important issues of the day. Like Broadway today, they were a place for both entertainment and important social commentary.
National Theatre
Playwrights Series: Tips for Starting and Planning Your Writing Process
This video features insights from a playwright on their writing process, including the importance of starting and not being judgmental of the first draft, the need for planning and structure, the role of research and mulling, and the...
National Theatre
Romeo & Juliet: Masked Ball Dance Tutorial
Sally Maxwell, a movement director for the National Theatre's film adaptation of Romeo and Juliet, shares insights on how they created the iconic party scene. She also provides tips on how to create your own party scene and breakdown...
National Theatre
Exploring the Primary Emotions in Acting
This video is about exploring the primary emotions that drive human behavior and how to use them in acting. The teacher discusses the seven universal emotions and how they can be exaggerated to portray different levels of intensity. The...
Cerebellum
Understanding Romeo & Juliet: Juliet Must Marry Paris
Romeo and Juliet is based on the long-standing hatred between two families, it is a tale of star-crossed lovers that is perhaps the greatest tragic love story in English literature. Juliet threatens suicide on hearing her marriage to...
Curated Video
Italy, Pompeii - Great Theatre
The Large Theatre was built into a natural hill in the second century BC. This theatre sat roughly 4,000 spectators. In the Greek style, the tiered seating extends from the orchestra carved out of the hillside. The Roman influence is...
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Shakespeare In London: Romeo And Juliet
Follow William Shakespeare through 16th and 17th Century London, as the bard created many of the most important works ever written. Discussion of Shakespeare's most favourite romatic play Romeo and Juliet. This video is part 6 of the...