Matthew Bourne's The Car Man

Ghosts

Guidance 12+ • 1h 36m

Ibsen’s Ghosts attracted controversy at its premiere for its scathing commentary on nineteenth century societal norms. It deals with subjects such as religion, incest and euthanasia and, most shockingly at the time, venereal disease. This production, captured by Digital Theatre live at London’s Trafalgar Studios, was directed by Richard Eyre and starred Lesley Manville, in a highly praised performance, as Helene Alving. It won three Olivier Awards; Lesley Manville for Best Actress, Jack Lowden for Best Actor in a Supporting Role and Best Revival.

Far from the Madding Crowd

Guidance 12+ • 2h 22m

Far From the Madding Crowd is the story of Bathsheba Everdene who, after inheriting her uncle’s farm, finds herself a mistress in a man’s world. This classic novel was adapted for the English Touring Theatre by Mark Healy and uses a large ensemble cast, live music, inventive choreography and energetic staging to bring the story to life. Captured by Digital Theatre live at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford, the production was directed by Kate Saxon with music by Gary Yershon."

Max Black, or, 62 Ways of Supporting the Head with a Hand

Guidance 18+ • 1h 35m

Director and composer Heiner Goebbels transports us into the mind of Max Black, the American mathematician and philosopher, in this innovative devised performance which unearths the inner workings of his scientific discoveries. Lighting, pyrotechnic effects and acoustic melodies come together to bring the scientist's laboratory to life in this electric production captured by the Stanislavsky Electrotheatre, Moscow in 2015 and presented in partnership with Stage Russia HD. Performed in Russian with English subtitles. *Contains intense scenes and flashing lights.

The Merry Wives of Windsor

Guidance 14+ • 2h 26m

Shakespeare's tale of love and jealousy is relocated to Essex as two merry wives seek revenge on Sir John Falstaff in this contemporary Royal Shakespeare Company production. Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, Fiona Laird's RSC debut with Lez Brotherston's bold and colourful set design transports this much-loved comedy into the 21st century. Production photography by Manual Harlan

Babydoll

Guidance 12+ • 6m

10by10 is a project developed and produced by Eclipse Theatre - Britain's leading black-led national touring company. 10 writers. 10 cities. 10 films. Sheffield. A homeless man walks the streets of Sheffield collecting 'treasures' amongst the litter. *Contains strong language.

Peter Grimes on the Beach

All Ages • 2h 20m

Fisherman Peter Grimes is an outsider in the community of misfits and eccentrics who populate the Borough, a fictionalised version of the village of Aldeburgh in Suffolk. Is Grimes responsible for the death of his young apprentice? Is he mad, evil or a misunderstood visionary?

Jane Eyre

Guidance 12+ • 2h 6m

Orphan Jane Eyre journeys from a cruel childhood to life at Thornfield Hall, where she meets the mysterious Mr Rochester and unearths a terrible secret in Charlotte Brontë's gothic masterpiece. Led by Kelsey Short's heart-breaking performance, Blackeyed Theatre’s captivating adaptation gives this romantic classic a new lease of life.

The Importance of Being Earnest

All Ages • 2h 23m

Brian Bedford directs and stars as the formidable Lady Bracknell in this pitch-perfect adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners. Co-produced by L.A. Theatre Works, Roundabout Theatre and BY Experience, this production is introduced by host David Hyde Pierce and includes an intermission feature in which actor Alfred Molina and UCLA professor Michael Hackett discuss Wilde and his works.

Rich Kids: A History of Shopping Malls in Tehran (Multi-Screen Experience)

Guidance 12+ • 1h 11m

*Stream this production on your big screen and follow @shoppingmallsoftehran on Instagram as you view. If you don't have Instagram, watch our other version of Rich Kids, where the Instagram feed is embedded on the screen.* In 2015 Robert Mugabe’s son filmed himself pouring champagne over the £45,000 watch his father bought him, tagging it on Instagram as #daddyrunsthewholecountry. Based on the extravagant lives of young people in the Middle East, this virtual production co-directed and performed by Javaad Alipoor comments on social media’s complicity in the widening gap between rich and poor.

Betroffenheit

Guidance 14+ • 1h 46m

Crystal Pite and Jonathon Young’s Olivier-Award-winning Betroffenheit combines theatre and dance to depict the psychological states of trauma, grief, and addiction. Based on Young’s experience of losing his daughter, niece and nephew in a fire, this critically acclaimed piece uses tap, salsa, spoken word, song and poetry to powerfully explore disconnection and isolation. This production was captured live at Sadler’s Wells in 2017.