La Traviata

The Container

Guidance 12+ • 1h 59s

The Container, by Clare Bayley, tells the story of a group of asylum seekers being smuggled across Europe inside a shipping container, seeking refuge in England. This production, revived following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Festival, was captured by Digital Theatre live inside a real shipping container parked outside the Young Vic Theatre. With an audience of only 28, all locked inside the container in the dark with the actors, the production was directed by Tom Wright, and met with much critical acclaim.

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.

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.

Two-Tone

Guidance 12+ • 8m

10by10 is a project developed and produced by Eclipse Theatre - Britain's leading black-led national touring company. 10 writers. 10 cities. 10 films. Wolverhampton. Ash and Raj pass the time smoking and swapping small talk. *Contains strong language which some may find offensive, violent scenes and drug use.

Music in the Bones

Guidance 12+ • 4m

10by10 is a project developed and produced by Eclipse Theatre - Britain's leading black-led national touring company. 10 writers. 10 cities. 10 films. Manchester. A woman tries to understand breaking tradition for love. *Contains strong language, scenes which some may find upsetting and adult themes.

Drillalians: Episodes 1 & 2

All Ages • 2h 44m

Stage Russia HD presents Episodes One and Two of Boris Yukhananov’s phenomenal five-part opera series, which follows the birth, initiation and adventures of a prince in the land of Drillalia. Captured by the Stanislavsky Electrotheatre in Moscow, this production combines compositions from major figures in new opera in Russia with award-winning costumes and contemporary choreography to bring Yukhananov’s extraordinary vision to life.

Julius Caesar

2h 43m

One of his three Roman plays based on historical fact, Shakespeare’s tale of power and betrayal is brought to vivid life in this period-dress production from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, this adaptation evokes imperialism at its most grandiose, creating a vivid spectacle from the conspirators’ extreme act of violence. Production photography by Helen Maybanks

The Comedy of Errors

All Ages • 1h 26m

One of Shakespeare’s early comedies, The Comedy of Errors is a fast-paced farce exploring mistaken identities and relations lost and found. This production was captured by Digital Theatre live at the Clapham Community Project. It was devised specifically for schools and families by the Royal Shakespeare Company in association with critically acclaimed theatre company, Told by an Idiot. Directed by Paul Hunter, it features a cast made up from the RSC’s ensemble and uses a pared down script, props, live music and physical comedy to convey the story.

The Taming of the Shrew

All Ages • 2h 36m

Shakespeare’s comedy about courtship and conquest follows Katherina and Petruchio in a classic battle of the sexes. The fierce and the funny collide slickly in the hands of Stratford Festival, featuring Deborah Hay and Ben Carlson as the sparring couple in an award-winning performance.

The Red Shoes

Guidance All Ages • 1h 36m

Matthew Bourne’s double Olivier award-winning ballet The Red Shoes tells a spellbinding tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to pursue artistic greatness as a dancer, but her ambitions become a battleground for the entangled relationships that drive her dreams. Based on Powell and Pressburger’s film of the same name, Matthew Bourne’s signature artistry creates a fresh, entrancing and heartbreaking adaptation, featuring Bernard Herrmann’s rich score. The Red Shoes was captured live at Sadler’s Wells Theatre in 2020.