Simon McBurney
Theatre director and co-founder of Théâtre de Complicité, speaking in the episode about the late clown teacher Philippe Gaulier and his influence.
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Feb 10, 2026 • 42min
Yes Minister creator Jonathan Lynn on revisiting the characters in his new play
Simon McBurney, theatre director, reflects on Philippe Gaulier’s disruptive clown teaching. Amy Berg, documentary filmmaker, discusses her decade-long work on Jeff Buckley’s archival film. Jonathan Lynn, veteran writer and director, talks about revisiting Jim Hacker and Sir Humphrey in a play about ageing and loss of power. They also explore stop-motion craft, cancel culture and the emotional stakes of reviving beloved characters.
Feb 2, 2024 • 1h 15min
Physicist Carlo Rovelli Meets Theatre-Maker Simon McBurney
Physicist Carlo Rovelli and theatre-maker Simon McBurney engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the connection between partnership, art, and science. They discuss the challenge of writing science for all and the dynamic nature of imagination and memory. They also explore the role of problem-solving and creativity, and emphasize the interconnectedness of science, art, and society. Other topics include journeys, black holes and rituals, and the connection between storytelling and constellations.
