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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Entertainment

National Theatre at 50: share your memories

This autumn, Britain's National Theatre is celebrating its 50th birthday – and we want you to help us mark the occasion by sharing your theatrical memories.

Were you there on opening night, 22 October 1963, for Peter O'Toole's Hamlet at the Old Vic? Did you see Laurence Olivier bestride the stage – and, if so, what was he actually like? Do you remember the early days of Denys Lasdun's brutalist concrete building, and the strike-hit first few years? Is there a more recent production that has meant something special? Or perhaps you want to share a funny tale from front or backstage, when things haven't entirely followed the script ...

We're collecting memories, and will be publishing the best. We hope you can take part!

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