Richard Eyre: what the National Theatre means to me
Working as artistic director at the National Theatre from 1987 until 1997, I had time of my life, writes Richard EyreArtistic director of the National Theatre from 1987 to 1997, Richard Eyre has also directed numerous productions staged there.1974: I commissioned and directed Comedians by Trevor Griffiths at Nottingham Playhouse. Peter Hall, the newly appointed successor to Laurence Olivier, saw the show and invited …