Simon Russell Beal on theatre, film and music In Conversation with Nick Hytner

Simon Russell Beale is one of the foremost actors of his generation. After graduating from university he began training as an opera singer before turning to acting. He started his theatrical career at The Royal Court and went on to the Royal Shakespeare Company for eight years. Since then, he has spent 20 years at The National Theatre where he has worked closely with Nick Hytner.

Simon has performed all over the world, and also appeared in award-winning TV and film productions, including many BBC programmes about classical music. In 2019 he was knighted in the Queen’s Birthday Honours for his services to the Arts.

Nick Hytner was director of The National Theatre from 2003-2015, where he brought in a new community of artists, produced a repertoire made up equally of new and classical plays, introduced the National Theatre Live cinema broadcasts around the world, and established the Travelex £10 ticket seasons which attracted large new audiences. His films included The Madness of King George, The History Boys and The Lady In The Van, all in collaboration with Alan Bennett.

In 2017 he formed - with Nick Starr - the London Theatre Company, whose first theatre at Tower Bridge opened in October 2017. Nick was knighted in 2010 for his services to drama.

All lectures start at 7pm followed by a live Q&A. Doors open from 6:30pm. Approximate finish time is 8.30pm.

Proceeds are in aid of St Mary’s church - a vital base for outreach services to vulnerable local people, including the elderly, the homeless and young people at risk. The church is currently operating as a ‘warm bank’, a welcoming space for those finding difficulty heating their homes. It is also running a winter homeless shelter as part of the Camden Community Cold Weather Shelter (C4WS), and is proud to provide a home to the Mary’s youthwork charity which provides practical care and help to local young people at risk.

The proceeds of the event - the first of our 20th Anniversary lecture series - will help St Mary’s continue as a vital base for local outreach services to vulnerable people.

Primrose Hill books will be selling books at the venue after each talk and authors will be signing copies.For those watching online, there is a Summer Lectures book list on the bookshop's website. Please visit www.primrosehillbooks.com to order directly and also if you would like books posted to you.

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