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There is currently a huge selection of live theatre being made available for free. These cover musicals and plays for a wide variety of ages and tastes.
There is currently a huge selection of live theatre being made available for free. These cover musicals and plays for a wide variety of ages and tastes.
See below for links to YouTube channels and other online resources. Please check descriptions and age ratings prior to watching to ensure that it is suitable for you.
Also please check Clickview as I will be saving live plays, documentaries, films and TV shows that are relevant.
Finally, have a look on Sky Arts and BBC4 channels as they have a wide variety of interesting programmes available.
Highly recommended!
Highly recommended!
This production is only available between Friday 5 June 2020 7pm until Friday 12 June 6pm
A Monster Calls
A Monster Calls
Age guidance 10+
Adapted from the critically acclaimed bestseller by Patrick Ness, and directed by Sally Cookson (Peter Pan, La Strada), this Olivier Award-winning production of A Monster Calls offers a dazzling insight into love, life and healing.
"'Stories are wild creatures', the monster said. 'When you let them loose, who knows what havoc they might wreak?'"
Thirteen-year-old Conor and his mum have managed just fine since his dad moved away. But now his mum is sick and not getting any better. His grandmother won’t stop interfering and the kids at school won’t look him in the eye. Then, one night, Conor is woken by something at his window. A monster has come walking. It’s come to tell Conor tales from when it walked before. And when it’s finished, Conor must tell his own story and face his deepest fears.
National Theatre
National Theatre
This YouTube channel is from the National Theatre, London. Every Thursday evening at 7pm a production is live streamed and is then available for 7 days on demand. Recent shows have been the comedy starring James Corden 'One Man, Two Guv'nors' and the excellent (but long!) production of 'Jane Eyre'.
From Thursday 16th April they are showing 'Treasure Island'- a must-see spectacular show for all the family.
The Shows Must Go On
The Shows Must Go On
This is a YouTube channel dedicated to Andrew Lloyd Webber productions. Every Friday evening a new show is released and can be watched for 48 hours afterwards. Recent shows have included 'Joseph & his Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' and 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and often have very famous names in the cast. Keep your eye on what is coming up next.
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe
This YouTube channel is dedicated to the Globe Theatre in London. The theatre is an accurate recreation of the original theatre that Shakespeare's plays would have been performed in. There are lots of interesting videos available but they are also streaming past productions every week or so. This is a great opportunity to realise that Shakespeare's plays were meant to be PERFORMED not read!
Broadway HD
Broadway HD
This is a subscription service which has a monthly or annual fee. However, it offers a FREE 7 DAY TRIAL. There are numerous classic musicals and plays available including 'Kinky Boots', '42nd Street', 'An American in Paris', 'Oklahoma' (starring Hugh Jackman) and a wonderful production of 'Hetty Feather'. There are also productions of classic plays and Shakespeare available. Well worth checking out during the free trial but don't forget to cancel your subscription at the end of 7 days!
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows
Fabulous family musical available to rent for £2.99
Fleabag- stage show
Fleabag- stage show
Age guidance 15+
If you loved the TV series then watch the theatre show created by Phoebe Waller-Bridge that was the inspiration for the series. This is a paid for stream (£4) but the proceeds go to various charities supporting the NHS and others through this Covid-19 emergency period. It's for an extremely good cause so will be well worth it.
Be aware of strong language
Flowers for Mrs Harris
Flowers for Mrs Harris
From the Chichester Festival theatre this musical is available FREE until 6 May 2020
Girls Like That
Girls Like That
Age guidance 13+
A naked photo of a schoolgirl goes viral with toxic consequences in Evan Placey's all-female ensemble play exploring the pressures on today's digital generation. Watch this 2014 production by Synergy Theatre Project on YouTube.
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