Carl Miller (writer) and Bijan Sheibani (director) talk about this new version of Erich Kästner's story, adapting it for the Olivier Theatre and working with three casts of child actors.

This is a recording of a live Platform event from December 2013.

Carl Miller (writer) and Bijan Sheibani (director) talk about this new version of Erich Kästner's story, adapting it for the Olivier Theatre and working with three casts of child actors. This is a recording of a live Platform event from December 2013.

Bijan Sheibani (director) and Carl Miller (playwright) in conversation

First published in Germany during the early 1930s, Emil and the Detectives tells the story of a young boy who leaves his small town and sets off on a journey that will change his life. The book was adapted by Carl Miller and stage at the National Theatre in December 2013, directed by Bijan Sheibani. This collection includes an introduction to the book, a look at the historical context of the book and an interview with the playwright and director.

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Bijan Sheibani (director) and Carl Miller (playwright) in conversation

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