How We Made It | Angels in America: Behind the scenes of a two-play day | National Theatre

'You can have a smooth Angels day and that's great, but it's only when something goes wrong that people really show what they're made of.'
Go behind the scenes on a two-play day of Angels in America and see what it took to bring to life over seven hours of theatre.
Angels in America played at the National Theatre in 2017.

[@alani3342]

As someone that’s currently studying to be a stage technician this is literally so inspiring. The cast and the crew seem to be the sweetest people.

[@NationalTheatre]

Really glad you enjoyed it :)

[@lillymsf5946]

I'm looking to own my own theatre and direct my own productions one day, how about we collab in 6-7 years time?? ;)

[@alani3342]

@@lillymsf5946 possibly :0

[@dennisdavis5705]

2nd time uploading, please upload new content about this production that hasn’t been released yet. Got to experience twice. Life changing performance!

[@bees7525]

So informative thank you!

[@LibiB26]

I am so curious how the set works in Perestroika where there seems to be 2 levels and you move between?? How was that conceived and executed? Also its so interesting how Millennium Approaches has the more built up, rotating set pieces but Perestroika mainly uses void space, lighting and minimal props. Its such an impressive production, in addition to the incredible performances!!

[@lillymsf5946]

Water, sleep and lots of chocolate, huh? This is my kinda place ;D

[@piecesofme8531]

Unpopular opinion, I don’t think Angels in America needed to be that long.

[@MADHAUSMARKALLAN]

🙄

[@klc4023]

Perhaps you should write your **own** play, darling.

[@piecesofme8531]

@@klc4023 OK, I will.

[@mistertea603]

@@piecesofme8531 ...hope it goes well bud...

[@lillymsf5946]

There's an argument for that but no, it is truly the best 8 and a half hours ever