The Habit of Art (Lyttelton (National Theatre), West End) Lyttelton (National Theatre) (Lyttelton Loft), West End, Greater London Royal National Theatre, South Bank, Greater London, SE1 9PX Benjamin Britten, sailing uncomfortably close to the wind with his new opera, Death in Venice, seeks advice from his former collaborator and friend, W H Auden. During this imagined meeting, their first for twenty-five years, they are observed and interrupted by, amongst others, their future biographer and a young man from the local bus station. Alan Bennett’s new play is as much about the theatre as it is about poetry or music. It looks at the unsettling desires of two difficult men, and at the ethics of biography. It reflects on growing old, on creativity and inspiration, and on persisting when all passion’s spent: ultimately, on the habit of art. World Premiere NT Live: Live Broadcast to UK cinemas Ap10 22nd 2010 Details for all current productions of The Habit of Art Details for this production/tour of The Habit of Art Details of all current/future shows at Lyttelton (National Theatre) (Lyttelton Loft), West End, Greater London. Dates & Times 05 November 2009 to 06 April 2010 Opens 17 November 2009. Prices and Tickets Published: £10.00 to £42.50 Who's Who Author: Alan Bennett Producer: National Theatre Director: Nicholas Hytner Design: Bob Crowley Lighting: Mark Henderson Sound: Paul Groothuis Performer: Richard Griffiths (W.H. Auden) Performer: Alex Jennings (Benjamin Britten) Performer: Frances de la Tour Performer: Adrian Scarborough Performer: John Heffernan Performer: Elliot Levey Performer: Stephen Wight

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