Nicholas Hytner at the National Theatre " a palpable hit
In 10 years, Hytner has given the National a sense of purpose, large new audiences and great drama. Who can succeed him?It's no great surprise to learn that Nicholas Hytner will be leaving the National in 2015. All the same, it causes a pang of regret. He took over in 2003 when there was a sense that the National was drifting comfortably along without any sustaining vision. One of Hytner's great achievements " along …