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Cymbeline

3h 8m

One of his least performed plays, Shakespeare’s tale of romance and reconciliation is brought to life in this dystopian production from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, this adaptation reimagined Cymbeline as a queen rather than a king, making Gillian Bevan the first woman to play the title role at the RSC.

Henry IV, Part 2

2h 48m

The third part of his history tetralogy, Shakespeare’s tale of power and politics is brought to life in this martial production from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, the production transferred to the Barbican, London, as part of ‘King and Country: Shakespeare's Great Cycle of Kings’, to mark the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death.

Onegin

Guidance 12+ • 2h 29m

Timofey Kulyabin's Golden Mask Award-winning Onegin removes all expectations of Alexander Pushkin's novel in verse and modernises it for a 21st-century audience. This captivating adaptation is performed in Russian with English subtitles and was captured live by Stage Russia HD at the Red Torch Theatre in Novosibirsk. Using powerful moments of silence, exquisite imagery and choreography, this production explores the hopes, desires and disappointments that drift in, through and around the four central characters. *Contains references to sex.

Richard II

All Ages • 2h 37m

The first part of his history tetralogy, Shakespeare’s interpretation of the deposed king is brought to life in this richly detailed production from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, this adaptation was the first production of Artistic Director Gregory Doran’s six-year plan to stage all of Shakespeare’s works.

Lift

12+ • 1h 17m

One morning, in a lift at Covent Garden tube station, eight people live less than a minute of their lives together, considering how that minute might change them forever. This production of Lift was captured by Digital Theatre live at London’s Soho Theatre. With music and lyrics by Craig Adams, it was nominated for Best Original Score in the 2014 Whatsonstage Awards. It featured a host of star names, including Cynthia Erivo (Grammy and Tony Award winner), George Maguire (Olivier Award winner) and Nikki Davis-Jones. Contains strong language and adult content.

Salome

12+ • 2h 19m

Steven Berkoff’s adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s lyrical drama tells the tale of the young Salome, who demands the head of an imprisoned prophet as a reward for dancing for her step-father Herod. Captured live at the Ginza Saison Theatre in Tokyo in 1992, this production stars Berkoff as Herod, the Tetrarch of Judea, who must decide whether to break his oath or give Salome everything she desires. Performed in slow-motion, this interpretation of the New Testament tale employs elements of mime and Kabuki to create a hypnotic, dream-like atmosphere. With a captivating ensemble dressed in monochrome, 1920s costume and a minimalist set design, Berkoff once again defies the conventions of naturalistic theatre with highly physical and stylised performances.

Romeo and Juliet

Guidance All Ages • 2h 33m

Shakespeare’s famous tragedy of two star-crossed lovers is brought to life in this captivating production by the Stratford Festival. Filmed live at the festival in 2018, Sara Farb and Antoine Yard star as the teenagers who defy the long-simmering hatred between their families in the name of love. *Contains mild violence and suicidal themes

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.

West

Guidance 15+ • 1h 5m

Set in the ‘Swinging ‘60s’, Steven Berkoff’s West follows Mike in his battle with a rival gang, and his struggle to remain true to himself, despite his circumstances. Adapted for television in 1984, Berkoff’s play, inspired by ‘Beowulf’, features the same characters as East, both of which explore the difficulties of growing up in London’s working class communities.

DV8 - The Cost of Living

Guidance 15+ • 35m

Stuck in a faded seaside town, street performers David (David Toole) and Eddie (Eddie Kay) struggle to find work and romance. Choreographed and directed by Lloyd Newson, this multi-award-winning film from 2004 explores how we value ourselves and others through dialogue and DV8 Physical Theatre's distinctive movement style.