ABSTRACT
Sir Richard Eyre was the artistic director of the National Theatre from 1988 to 1997. He has directed theatre, film, and television. He is also coauthor of the book
Changing Stages,
a history of British theatre, and creator of the companion documentary series produced by the BBC. This interview was conducted in 2002 in New York, where Sir Richard was rehearsing
The Crucible,
starring Liam Neeson and Laura Linney, on Broadway. His film,
Iris,
starring Judi Dench and Kate Winslet, had just been released.
