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His Dark Materials
by National Theatre
This is a collection of films on the 2003 National Theatre production of His Dark Materials, based on the books by Philip Pullman. The collection includes videos on fight direction, set design and costume design as well as an audio recording of platform event with Philip Pullman and an educational workpack. These videos are from the NT Archive.
Episodes
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Staging the Bear Fight
Fight Director Terry King works with two actors on the bear fight, a complex fight sequence from His Dark Materials. This scene has more than 150 separate choreographed movements.
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Staging the Witch Torture
Fight Director Terry King shows the cast how to convincingly stage a torture scene on stage in this video. In this scene the Church's representative, Fra Pavel, orders mrs. Coulter to torture a witch to force her to reveal a secret name. The cast create sound effects which are critical to the...
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Terry King on Fight Direction
Fight Director Terry King talks about directing physical conflict in the theatre. he explains that good fight-arranging is a critical acting skill.
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Acting with the Bear Costume
Danny Sapani (Actor) talks about the costume for Iorek Byrnison, a polar bear, in 'His Dark Materials' and working with the Costume Designer.
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Set Design
Giles Cadle (Set Designer) talks about collaborating with the Director, Sound Designer and Costume Designer to create the world of 'His Dark Materials'.
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Costume Design
Jon Morrell talks about the process for designing costumes for 'His Dark Materials', from his initial inspirations through to development and the final outfits.
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Philip Pullman's conversation with the Archbishop of Canterbury
A conversation about religious education and the representation of religion in drama and entertainment.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This is a collection of films on the 2003 National Theatre production of His Dark Materials, based on the books by Philip Pullman. The collection includes videos on fight direction, set design and costume design as well as an audio recording of platform event with Philip Pullman and an educational workpack. These videos are from the NT Archive.
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