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Front Row at The Royal Court Theatre

Front Row marks 60 years of The Royal Court Theatre by discussing the value of new writing for the stage, with John Wilson, expert guests, scenes from key plays, and an audience.

Front Row marks 60 years of The Royal Court Theatre by discussing the value of new writing for the stage. In front of an audience John Wilson is joined by The Royal Court's Artistic Director Vicky Featherstone, The Guardian's theatre critic Michael Billington, and playwrights Simon Stephens, Stef Smith and Diana Nneka Atuona. Scenes from key plays are performed by David Tennant, Daniel Mays and Ami Metcalf, Ashley Zhangazha and Lisa Mcgrillis, Roy Williams, Kate Ashfield and Tom Hollander.

Producer: Dixi Stewart.

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Mon 30 May 201619:15
BBC Radio 4

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Credits

PresenterJohn Wilson
Interviewed GuestVicky Featherstone
Interviewed GuestMichael Billington
Interviewed GuestSimon Stephens
Interviewed GuestStef Smith
Interviewed GuestDiana Nneka Atuona
ActorDavid Tennant
ActorDaniel Mays
ActorAmi Metcalf
ActorAshley Zhangazha
ActorLisa McGrillis
ActorRoy Williams
ActorKate Ashfield
ActorTom Hollander
ProducerDixi Stewart

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  • Mon 30 May 201619:15
    BBC Radio 4

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