The Black Monk

Into the Woods

Guidance 12+ • 2h 33m

Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods weaves together many famous fairy tales in an allegorical story of family, love, growing up and the hazy areas between right and wrong. This critically acclaimed production was captured by Digital Theatre live at London’s Regent’s Park Open Air theatre and was directed by Timothy Sheader. It won the Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival and features Hannah Waddingham as the Witch and Jenna Russell as the Baker’s Wife, among many other stand-out performances.

Liberty Equality Fraternity

Guidance 12+ • 1h 24m

A young mother is taken by the Intelligence Services for interrogation in this popular comedy that comes with a warning for the Facebook generation. This production was captured by the Australian National Theatre Live at Sydney’s famous Ensemble Theatre and uses witty dialogue, projections and live recordings to highlight the threat of surveillance.

Pieces of String

Guidance 12+ • 1h 48m

A new musical exploring three generations of one family, Pieces of String alternates between the 1940s and the present day, telling the story of a World War II soldier who returned with a secret that he would carry until the day he died. With haunting music and a very human story at its heart, this latest instalment from Perfect Pitch has been nominated for Best Musical Production at the UK Theatre Awards, with Gus Gowland also being nominated for Best Composer at the Stage Debut Awards. Developed by Perfect Pitch. Co-produced by the Mercury Theatre Colchester and TBO Productions. Production photography

Sylvia

All Ages • 1h 33m

Darcey Bussell and Roberto Bolle star in Frederick Ashton's Sylvia, restored to the splendour of its elegant and opulent three-act form for the 75th anniversary celebrations of The Royal Ballet. With origins in Greek mythology, Sylvia was loved by Aminta, abducted by Orion and eventually rescued by Eros.

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.

Coriolanus

Guidance All Ages • 2h 29m

Coriolanus traces the turbulent career of its eponymous hero, an arrogant Roman general who turns on the city after being exiled. Stratford Festival's distinctive production adapts Shakespeare's political allegory to explore modern democracy, particularly the connection between public opinion, freedom of speech and social media.

King John

All Ages • 2h 32m

Filmed live at Stratford festival in 2015, Tom McCamus commands the stage as England’s hedonistic and mercurial king in Shakespeare's tale of tenuous rule and desperate measures. This vivid production also stars Patricia Collins as the wickedly ambitious Queen Eleanor.

She Stoops to Conquer

All Ages • 2h 18m

Oliver Goldsmith’s classic satire of high society sends a pair of suitors into chaos at the hands of prankster Tony Lumpkin. Captured live at the Theatre Royal Bath, this National Theatre and Stockroom (formerly Out of Joint) co-production stars Monica Dolan as Kate Hardcastle and Jason Watkins as Diggory.

DV8 - Dead Dreams of Monochrome Men

Guidance 18+ • 50m

Loosely based on the acts of serial killer Dennis Nilsen, this dance theatre piece by DV8 Physical Theatre explores the forces of societal homophobia and what drove Nilsen to kill for company. Created and performed by Lloyd Newson, Nigel Charnock, Russell Maliphant and Douglas Wright, this 1989 film is an emotionally raw look at lust and loneliness.

John & Jen

Guidance 13+ • 1h 41m

Olivier Award nominee Rachel Tucker stars in this two-handed contemporary musical. As Jen grows up in the changing world of modern America, the country becomes more divided, and so does her family. Spanning two turbulent decades, Jen navigates shifting relationships with the two Johns in her life: her youngest brother, and her son. From Tony Award nominee Andrew Lippa and Tom Greenwald, John & Jen was captured live at Southwark Playhouse in 2021.