Go behind the scenes at the National Theatre to visit its rooftop Dye Garden
Go behind the scenes at the National Theatre to visit its rooftop Dye Garden  
Podcast: BBC Gardeners’ World Magazine Podcast
Published On: Mon Jun 08 2026
Description: Explore how plants can be grown and used to create natural dyes for theatrical textiles, the craft and heritage behind indigo dyeing, challenges of achieving consistent colour for stage costumes, with trainee textile artist Lorelle Aboagye and Skills Centre head Simon Stephens. Discover why natural dyes offer a more sustainable alternative to synthetics and beginner-friendly ideas for growing your own dye plants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices