Emerald City

King Lear

Guidance 12+ • 2h 43m

King Lear is considered by many to be Shakespeare’s finest tragedy. Lear, in dividing up his kingdom to his three daughters, gradually descends into madness, ultimately bringing tragedy upon all concerned. This production was captured by Digital Theatre live at London’s Almeida Theatre as part of the 2012 World Shakespeare Festival. Directed by the Almeida’s Artistic Director, Michael Attenborough, it starred the award-winning Jonathan Pryce as a Lear said to be “electrifying naturalistic” by the Independent on Sunday, “changeable as the weather, warm and gentle, shaken and ferociously raging.”"

Iphigenia in Splott

Guidance 12+ • 1h 16m

Gary Owen’s reworking of the classic Greek myth of Iphigenia is here moved to Cardiff. Effie, a typical discontented ‘youth’, finds herself in a situation that makes her rethink her entire life. This production, directed by Rachel O’Riordan, was captured by Digital Theatre live at the North Wall Arts Centre. It received wide critical acclaim and features an extraordinary performance from Sophie Melville as Effie.

It's True, It's True, It's True

Guidance 16+ • 1h 14m

Centuries after it shook Renaissance Rome, the 1612 trial of Artemisia Gentileschi is dramatised in this award-winning verbatim production devised by Breach Theatre. Blurring the line between historical court transcripts and parody, this compelling, and at times visceral, feminist drama was captured at the Stone Nest, London in 2020.

Smile Upon Us, Lord

All Ages • 2h 32m

Rimas Tuminas' adaptation of two novels by fellow Lithuanian, Grigory Kanovich, is a dreamy, ruminative, comedic road trip, centring around the parlous fortunes of Eastern European Jews at the start of the 20th century. This visually striking production was captured by Stage Russia HD at the Vakhtangov Theatre and is performed in Russian with English subtitles.

The Taming of the Shrew

Guidance 12+ • 2h 38m

One of Shakespeare's most problematic plays is flipped on its head in this gender-swapping adaptation from the Royal Shakespeare Company, where a matriarchal society dominates 1590's Britain. Captured live in Stratford-upon-avon in 2019, Justin Audibert’s main house debut delivers a statement production on female empowerment, underscored by Ruth Chan's searing "rock renaissance" music. Production photography by Ikin Yum

The Tempest

All Ages • 2h 24m

“My library was dukedom large enough.” Thought to be one of his final plays, Shakespeare’s tale of family, magic and revenge is brought to life in this visually striking production from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, this adaptation was created in collaboration with Intel and in association with The Imaginarium Studios, and featured the very first live motion capture performance in a major classical stage production. Production photography by Topher McGrillis

Twelfth Night

All Ages • 2h 21m

One of his most beloved comedies, Shakespeare’s tale of love, loss and disguise is brought to life in this Victorian reimagining from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, Christopher Luscombe’s visually striking production explores the play’s ambiguities while vividly evoking the opulence and decadence of 1890s London. Production photography by Manuel Harlan

Omar

Guidance 12+ • 7m

10by10 is a project developed and produced by Eclipse Theatre - Britain's leading black-led national touring company.10 writers. 10 cities. 10 films. Liverpool. Mistaken identity leads to an innocent man's rendition. *Contains strong language, violent scenes which some might find disturbing and adult themes.

Stravinsky: The Rite of Spring

All Ages • 1h 25m

The 'dazzling diamonds' of Anton Webern’s Six Orchestral Pieces and Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring open and conclude this tremendous programme, conducted by Sir Simon Rattle. Canadian soprano Barbara Hannigan brings her phenomenal coloratura voice to bear on three bravura arias from Ligeti’s opera Le grand macabre and three extracts featuring Marie, the doomed heroine of Alban Berg’s Wozzeck.

An American in Paris

All Ages • 2h 18m

Featuring classic songs such as “‘S Wonderful” and “I Got Rhythm”, this Tony Award-winning Broadway musical tells the story of a chance encounter between an American GI and a young dancer on the streets of Paris. Captured during its West End run at the Dominion Theatre in 2017, this production combines the iconic music and lyrics of George and Ira Gershwin with breathtaking choreography.