6. New Work

The National Theatre Podcast by Emma Reidy

Jul 28, 201741:16Arts

Cush Jumbo explains how writing a play changed the fortunes of her acting career, and we talk to dramaturgs, directors and a 17-year-old playwright to learn the untold story of how plays really come to life.

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