Nicolas Hytner talks about his new production of Richard II at the Bridge Theatre.
Critically acclaimed film producer and artistic director, Nicholas Hytner will speaking at The Conversation, London’s newest literary talks programme hosted by former Hay Festival Director and Booker Prize Chair Peter Florence, taking place every Tuesday night at 6.30pm at St Martin-in-the Fields from now until Tuesday 6th May.
Nicholas Hytner will be talking about his new production of Richard II, starring Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey at The Bridge Theatre. Delving into Shakespeare’s exploration of humanity and power alongside Cambridge historian, Helen Castor, the pair will be discussing power, masculinity in crisis, and a nation brought to the brink of catastrophe.
Previously the Artistic Director for The National Theatre; Now the Artistic Director at The Bridge Theatre, Hytner boasts an impressive roster of productions including Julius Caesar, Guys and Dolls, in addition to his award-winning films, The Madness of King George and The History Boys.
In addition to this interview being available to watch live, it can be streamed up to 30 days after the event has taken place.
The Conversation is a series of weekly conversations exploring the biggest topics of the day from global conflict to the climate crisis with Britain’s leading thinkers, scientists, philosophers, historians, war correspondents and writers. Full information on The Conversation is available HERE
Location: St Martin-in-the-Fields, Trafalgar Square, London WC2N 4JJ.
Date: 18 March 2025 - Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Price: £15 for in person tickets. £10 for online tickets
Ticket Link HERE