The behind-the-scene story from page to stage with exclusive video of rehearsal, performance and interviews with the cast, creative and technical teams.

The set was inspired by the gaudiness of rococo architecture

Ivana Trump and Paris Hilton: useful templates for the President’s wife and daughter

Included working as a waiter in a hotel and learning how top officials are protected

In the Marriott hotel, the first occasion that the so-called UN Inspector meets the corrupt President

David Farr was in the unusual position of directing his own writing

The first meeting of two almost equally terrified men

The National Theatre’s literary manager talks about his job in developing new writing

The press office ensures maximum coverage of the National's work in the media

Working with actors to develop realistic and consistent Ukrainian accents

A life-like tongue and an edible tongue were amongst the more unusual props