4. Pullman & Morpurgo

Available for 29 days

Nicholas Hytner continues his inside story of 12 years at the helm of Britain's greatest theatre. Recollections of how the seemingly impossible can become the most magical. Particularly when it comes to putting animals on stage - through his productions of Philip Pullman's Dark Materials and Michael Morpurgo's War Horse. Intimate, candid and insightful, Balancing Acts is a passionate exploration of the art and alchemy of making theatre. Written and read by Nicholas Hytner Producer: Simon Richardson. First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2017.