Mike Leigh in conversation

Mike Leigh in conversation

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Les Blancs

Lorraine Hansberry's Literary Executor and Director of her Literary Trust, Joi Gresham, joins director Yaël Farber and dramaturg Drew Lichtenberg to discuss the playwright’s work and legacy, and this new production of her play, Les Blancs. http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/shows/ ...  Show more

Dominic Cooke on Ma Rainey's Black Bottom

The director discusses his new production of August Wilson’s play, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, with Ola Animshawun. This is a recording of a live platform event. #MaRaineysBlackBottom 

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