Life in Stages S1 Ep1: Olivia Colman and Rufus Norris in conversation at the National Theatre

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  • From endearing and funny tales of her first stage experiences, to her crowning moment of glory at the Oscar’s, The Crown’s Olivia Colman speaks to the National Theatre’s Co-Director, Rufus Norris. Together, they tell us their Life in Stages.
    Life in Stages is the National Theatre’s interview series profiling some of the biggest names in British theatre. Filmed on the empty Lyttelton stage, each episode features a pair of creatives reflecting on their stage careers, and revealing the funny, personal and poignant stories behind everything from their earliest theatre memory to their biggest professional highs and lows.
    S1 Ep1 Olivia Colman and Rufus Norris: • Life in Stages S1 Ep1:...
    S1 Ep2 Jessie Buckley and Josh O'Connor: • Life in Stages S1 Ep2:...
    S1 Ep3 Adrian Lester and Meera Syal: • Life in Stages S1 Ep3:...
    S1 Ep4 Chiwetel Ejiofor, Bill Nighy and Andrew Lincoln: • Life in Stages S1 Ep4:...
    S1 Ep5 Dominic Cooke and Sophie Okonedo: • Life in Stages S1 Ep5:...
    S1 Ep6 Clint Dyer and Kae Tempest: • Life in Stages S1 Ep6:...
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  • @Cyberia398
    @Cyberia398 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    Really, all Olivia Colman has to do to make me love her is to act - but then she gives interviews like this and I just realise she’s even more delightful when she’s being herself. Such an amazing artist & human!

  • @nohahesham9718
    @nohahesham9718 3 ปีที่แล้ว +219

    I also wish Helen McCrory's journey would have been part of this series. May her soul rest in peace.

    • @dorothychuang7872
      @dorothychuang7872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Helen McCrory, a great actress. May she rest in peace. Hope National Theater will stream “Deep Blue Sea” again in memory of her excellent performance.

    • @maureensinclair8816
      @maureensinclair8816 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Just spotted this also on youtube - Helen McCrory in conversation at the National Theatre, London
      6 years ago

    • @xinxinli8779
      @xinxinli8779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Oh gosh I didn’t know....I am so lost for words

    • @sierrabetterley
      @sierrabetterley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🖤

    • @NationalTheatre
      @NationalTheatre  3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      We miss her terribly already.

  • @elliest55
    @elliest55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Olivia is such a comfort person. Sweet, quirky, grounded, honest, she radiates warmth and empathy. It's always so funny to see how surprised she is at her own success even though she deserves every single bit of it.

  • @brendadennis2081
    @brendadennis2081 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Olivia is lovely...so natural and humble. I can't imagine anyone being ugly towards her.

  • @aby_lev89
    @aby_lev89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I've only recently discovered Olivia Coleman in broadchurch and she's so brilliant and talented, now I want to watch everything she's in! 😊

  • @julia4768
    @julia4768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    there's something quite special about olivia that makes us feel safe and grounded. she's so real, spontaneous and simple. love her to bits! and i would've loved to see her peeing on stage cos i would pee myself too

  • @lari197
    @lari197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Olivia is so precious! Love her! Rufus should direct another theater play with her again! Mosquitoes was just amazing!

  • @brinsonopinion
    @brinsonopinion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    By the end it's as if no time has passed...engrossing joy-filled conversation - just love Olivia Colman!

  • @bellaellis5979
    @bellaellis5979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    there are no words to describe how much I love her🥺

  • @AbiS1018
    @AbiS1018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I really admire Olivia, as she seems so normal! I know what you're thinking, what does normal mean? well unlike a lot of actresses and actors, who once gaining fame act very bitchy and rude and like they above everyone, she's the opposite she just seems like one of us instead above us. And I admire that... that makes a good actress. An amazing excellent actress but also a great role model and clearly so kind and refreshing. She is the warm hug that everyone needs :)) I have a very similar story of how I got into acting and would love to work with her in the future!!!

  • @lourianelay2731
    @lourianelay2731 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    She's so deliciously normal and humble and pretty and funny. I don't think I can love her more.

  • @wackUpperheaps
    @wackUpperheaps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I appreciate the decision to point the camera back to the crew and show who else is present behind the scenes

  • @daffindogtown
    @daffindogtown 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great questions and even better interaction between these two actors, a must watch the time flew by.

  • @sarahjones8396
    @sarahjones8396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Watched this evening and really enjoyed it. Olivia Colman makes me smile and laugh - imagine thumping an angel in the nativity play?! Or indeed laughing so much that you pee on stage?? And also liked Rufus telling her about mis-timing his entrance as a chicken but deciding to brave it out. Looking forward to watching the next two of these as well.

  • @michaelhall8586
    @michaelhall8586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is amazing, I feel so warm and safe seeing Olivia Colman

  • @podfixx
    @podfixx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    42 minutes just flew by - thoroughly enjoyable interview! 🧡

  • @elviramcintosh9878
    @elviramcintosh9878 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks for this experience. So natural, so humble, so real.

  • @larryofarabia997
    @larryofarabia997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    She is wonderful. Just so beautiful and lovely. Still smitten.

  • @xinxinli8779
    @xinxinli8779 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Yes I am ready to go back to watch a play in the theater! Any play, in any theater

  • @sineaddramatic689
    @sineaddramatic689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Having a wonderfully NT-filled day!! So lovely to see the inside of the building again, with the most wonderful Olivia....To hear more about Rufus too, who was amazingly emotional while introducing Death Of England, shortly before the lockdown. Thank you for sharing, so that the NT can have more support xxx

  • @oberonyronwood5657
    @oberonyronwood5657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    A national treasure. I ADORE HER, what a remarkable woman

  • @maki4420
    @maki4420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Shes such a gem ✨✨✨

  • @danwaller6802
    @danwaller6802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Amazing actress, super talented and super special.

  • @andreaandrea6716
    @andreaandrea6716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you both so very much for doing this WITH the cameras ON!!!

  • @moleshaman3040
    @moleshaman3040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Misread this as "Life is Strange" and I thought "A stage production already ?". :) Great idea for a series , I always enjoy hearing actors talk about their understanding and approaches to theater , their relationships with the plays...

  • @Bella_Mar
    @Bella_Mar 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Either Olivia is a brilliant actress (which she is) or she's equally empathetic as a person with how she listens to another person and empathizes appropriately - which is probably a quality that makes her a great actress.
    Anyway, she'd also make a good therapist, I feel. 🤓

  • @jbela
    @jbela 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you for uploading this wonderful interview! I enjoyed the interaction between these two. I love Olivia Coleman and how she started Theater. Very good questions too.

    • @susannahwight8810
      @susannahwight8810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I loved hearing about Rufus Norris in the past as well. Much admire his work at the National Theatre.

  • @jessicagibson7051
    @jessicagibson7051 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love her so much! 😍

  • @uw4ntsum342
    @uw4ntsum342 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great and insightful conversation! I've never been to a theatre performance (in person, that is) and by the way they're describing the experience it seems magical.

  • @fernetiksphonetics
    @fernetiksphonetics 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for this wonderful feature NT. I'm from Singapore and I'm so inspired by this video that I've just signed up for a one year subscription for NTathome. Keep the flame alive! And THANK YOU!

  • @SojournerMaya
    @SojournerMaya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Such a lovely interview. Ahh yes the stage really is Heaven when you hit that ‘spot’ she was talking about!

  • @laurengraceblack
    @laurengraceblack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love Olivia Colman so much 💖

  • @norestforthewicked3775
    @norestforthewicked3775 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How lovely so glad I found this channel

  • @sharonlsmith7912
    @sharonlsmith7912 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Outstanding... so looking forward to the summer productions

  • @mayaaurkaya
    @mayaaurkaya 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was so satisfying to watch, listen and at some level even feel the lives around theatre ❤️❤️

  • @dantyn6705
    @dantyn6705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved this, thanks

  • @luciavitale5903
    @luciavitale5903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So Happy! Thank You! I m really looking forward to it

    • @NationalTheatre
      @NationalTheatre  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You're welcome! Can't wait to share

  • @chrisshelley4060
    @chrisshelley4060 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I hope Rufus Norris is doing all of them. Usually the interviewer gets on my wick but he's so nice and engaging. Mark Rylance would be a good subject and Michael Gambon if he's able.

    • @shireenpadhye8450
      @shireenpadhye8450 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No he isn't I think

    • @susannahwight8810
      @susannahwight8810 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is brilliant, much respect for him in his role at the National Theatre. I look forward to seeing further interviews.

  • @ramandeepnijjar8281
    @ramandeepnijjar8281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    So excited for this!

  • @thomasscottwilliams6672
    @thomasscottwilliams6672 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Loved it, thanks both, ur amazing

  • @Nightjourney90210
    @Nightjourney90210 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I saw her in Mosquitoes at the Dorfman, and I'm surprised to hear she gets nervous beforehand, you don't think of that when watching professionals on stage. Everyone was great in that play, no nerves were discernable... well, not by me.

    • @sallyatticum
      @sallyatticum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think it is fairly common. David Tennant talks a lot about how frightening it is and how he has imposter syndrome. I think he and Olivia talked about it on DT's podcast.

  • @idylliaa1
    @idylliaa1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great! Thank you!

  • @jembob69
    @jembob69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She’s so lovely ☺️ 🥰

  • @mb.7105
    @mb.7105 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A lovely talk to listen to

  • @stephaniehendricks3537
    @stephaniehendricks3537 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I don't know if anyone said this but I remember the first movie I saw Olivia colman in was murder on the orient express. She is a very good actress.

  • @helenwaters7289
    @helenwaters7289 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    She's adorable!! 😍😍❤❤❤

  • @stockbag
    @stockbag 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    'Tyrannosaur' - a masterpiece.

  • @martincheng4632
    @martincheng4632 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    21:25 Hightlight of my day

  • @Beepsa
    @Beepsa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Great interview - thanks! Olivia is extremely likeable and it is clear both she and Rufus know and get along with one another well. I usually enjoy actors/directors/people in the business chatting or interviewing each other more than I do when it's an interview by a journalist or reporter, so I look forward to seeing the others in this series. The sound/volume is very quiet though - have noticed this with National Theatre online productions too; just wondering if there is anything that can be done about that, NT?

    • @susannahwight8810
      @susannahwight8810 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No problem with sound when I watched just now (27 April).

    • @sarahjones8396
      @sarahjones8396 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I agree with you about the sound. It was fine when listening initially on the phone but dreadful on the TV, I had to have the volume up full and I still missed hearing things.

  • @sallyatticum
    @sallyatticum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She is delightful !

  • @hannahahle
    @hannahahle 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is an adorable chat

  • @corneliuslynch3247
    @corneliuslynch3247 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview Olivia is a funny Lady.

  • @luciavitale5903
    @luciavitale5903 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Grazie mille, una conversazione bellissima. Lucia da verona

    • @luciavitale5903
      @luciavitale5903 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I Wish You all the best for the reopening !

  • @juanjoseespinoza9271
    @juanjoseespinoza9271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    beautiful

  • @bpetersson5024
    @bpetersson5024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    brilliant interview..!

  • @hollabigT
    @hollabigT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is a life goal of mine to meet and WORK with Olivia Colman

  • @eun-solkim7080
    @eun-solkim7080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10:44 This lol

  • @perimele6
    @perimele6 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I never knew actors could be such normal geeky people

    • @sallyatticum
      @sallyatticum 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You should check out her episode of David Tennant's podcast. All the episodes, really.

  • @mandyb4140
    @mandyb4140 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would love to see in a tv series with Jemma Redgrave both playing in a police series similar to Silent Witness.

  • @tanurawat2137
    @tanurawat2137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Will it be available to watch for 24 hours ? Or is it just for live streaming ?

    • @NationalTheatre
      @NationalTheatre  3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Hi Tanu, this will stay on our TH-cam channel, so you have plenty of time to watch!

  • @learnersdisciple9950
    @learnersdisciple9950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this interview available here only for a limited time?

  • @michaeldeane9029
    @michaeldeane9029 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So interesting. Sadly London looks like you're having problems with the newest variant of the virus. Stay safe everybody. Love from down under...

  • @pragyasinghrajput4504
    @pragyasinghrajput4504 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ❤️

  • @pamelabonaparte9383
    @pamelabonaparte9383 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️👏🏻

  • @IuliusCurt
    @IuliusCurt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It took me a while to get why they all went to drummers school.

  • @MrDavey2010
    @MrDavey2010 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel that Ms Colman is in the same mould as Brenda Blethyn.

  • @labratamber
    @labratamber 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is he interviewing her or is she interviewing him

    • @NationalTheatre
      @NationalTheatre  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's a conversation between them! They're interviewing each other

  • @mariacastillo5625
    @mariacastillo5625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why is Queen Elizabeth in jeans and sneakers?!!

  • @tomimpala
    @tomimpala 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can we get a "Life in Stages with Olivia Colman, but it's just every time Olivia makes a face" and it's just full of clips like 23:16

  • @jimmcfarlane5611
    @jimmcfarlane5611 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thought the guy was Tommy Sheridan

  • @tomimpala
    @tomimpala 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get Graham Norton on!

  • @lorrainbug
    @lorrainbug ปีที่แล้ว

    he's so hot am gonna name my cat after him

  • @nope.no.3669
    @nope.no.3669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not to be overly random but.. WHAT kind of sneakers is she wearing?? They're so sick!

    • @jennyb8202
      @jennyb8202 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love them so much!

  • @AB89DIK
    @AB89DIK 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let Olivia speak for god sick!

    • @sallyatticum
      @sallyatticum 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was thinking during the interview about how adept David Tennant was in his podcast with her, at turning her questions to him back on her, so the focus remained on her.

    • @lucysadowski8711
      @lucysadowski8711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Read the title and the synopsis. “In conversation”......it’s not supposed to be a one-sided interview.

    • @Tubeydoobydoo
      @Tubeydoobydoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He's excited about his craft and she's a good listener :)

  • @onwardupward9392
    @onwardupward9392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Olivia has no range,but went to Oxbridge and uses her elite contacts in the industry to get roles.

    • @jessica5497
      @jessica5497 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yeah...sure. no range? Lol If you say so.

    • @voulafisentzidis8830
      @voulafisentzidis8830 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try to sound less foolish than you actually are.