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Julius Caesar, the Grammys, Joe Dunthorne, architect Neave Brown

Nicholas Hytner on his production of Julius Caesar at London's Bridge Theatre, the Grammys unpacked, author Joe Dunthorne and a discussion of Neave Brown and social housing design.

Former National Theatre director, Sir Nicholas Hytner on his new production of Julius Caesar, starring Ben Whishaw and David Morrissey, which offers the audience a chance to stand and be immersed in the action. Sir Nicholas talks about the staging, how contemporary politics resonates with this Shakespeare play and about his new venue the Bridge Theatre.

Ruth Barnes looks at what the list of Grammy winners says about the current state of popular music.

The pioneering architect Neave Brown, responsible for celebrated landmark designs in social housing, died earlier this month. Architects Joanne McCafferty and Paul Karakusevic assess Brown's legacy and his influence on social housing design today.

Joe Dunthorne, who achieved great success with his debut novel Submarine whilst still in his twenties, talks to John about his third book, The Adulterants. Set in trendy East London it's about a group of thirtysomethings making life choices against a backdrop of the 2011 summer riots.

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30 minutes

Chapters

  • Julius Caesar

    Duration: 08:11

  • The Grammys

    Duration: 03:21

  • Architect Neave Brown

    Duration: 08:38

  • Joe Dunthorne

    Duration: 07:15

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar

Julius Caesar, directed by Sir Nicholas Hytner is at , London until 15 April 2018.

Images:

Main image above: David Morrissey as Mark Anthony (Left)聽and David Calder as Julius Caesar (Right) in Julius Caesar

Image to the Left: The Street Band in Julius Caesar- from Left: Zachary Hart, Abraham Popoola, Fred Fergus, Kit Young

Images credit: Manuel Harlan.

The Grammys

The Grammys

Bruno Mars won 6 awards at this year's

Image: Bruno Mars

Architect Neave Brown

Architect Neave Brown

Image: Alexandra Road estate, Camden, London, designed in 1966 by of Camden Council's Architect's Department. Built between 1972 - 1979.

Credit: Eric Firley/RIBA Collections

on 01 February 2018 includes a specially commissioned film about Neave Brown.

Joe Dunthorne

Joe Dunthorne

is out in hardback and as an ebook on 06 February 2018.

Image: Joe Dunthorne

Image credit: Tom Medwell 2016

Credits

Role Contributor
Presenter John Wilson
Interviewed Guest Nicholas Hytner
Interviewed Guest Ruth Barnes
Interviewed Guest Joanne McCafferty
Interviewed Guest Paul Karakusevic
Interviewed Guest Joe Dunthorne
Producer Harry Parker

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  • Mon 29 Jan 2018 19:15

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