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Director Nicholas Hytner looks back at the birth of NT Live and recalls The National's 50th Anniversary commemorations in 2013.

Nicholas Hytner concludes his inside story of 12 years at the helm of Britain's greatest theatre.

Recollections of the birth of NT Live and The National's 50th Anniversary commemorations.

Intimate, candid and insightful, Balancing Acts is a passionate exploration of the art and alchemy of making theatre.

Written and read by Nicholas Hytner

Producer: Simon Richardson.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2017.

15 minutes

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Fri 8 May 202608:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra

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ReaderNicholas Hytner
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  • Fri 5 May 201709:45
    BBC Radio 4 FM
  • Sat 6 May 201700:30
    BBC Radio 4
  • Fri 4 Dec 202014:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 5 Dec 202002:00
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 8 May 202608:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 8 May 202613:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Fri 8 May 202619:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra
  • Sat 9 May 202603:30
    BBC Radio 4 Extra