Berlioz: Symphonie fantastique

Romeo and Juliet

All Ages • 2h 27m

Shakespeare’s most tragic love story is revived in this modern interpretation by the Royal Shakespeare Company where two star-crossed lovers risk everything to be together. Captured live in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Erica Whyman’s lively reimagining focuses on the pains of adolescence and stars Charlotte Josephine as the bold Mercutio. Production photos by Topher McGillis

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

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.

Eugene Onegin

All Ages • 2h 33m

Director of The Royal Opera, Kasper Holten, made his directorial debut at Covent Garden with this new production of Tchaikovsky’s poignant opera. When Tatyana is introduced to the dashing, unconventional Onegin, she believes that he is the hero of her dreams but he carelessly rejects her – with tragic consequences.

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

Love's Labour's Won

All Ages • 2h 27m

With his mysterious title applied here to Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare’s tale of relationships beginning and ending is brought to life in this Edwardian reimagining from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, this adaptation was paired with Love’s Labour’s Lost, with both productions featuring the same company of actors and set.

Frankenstein

Guidance 12+ • 2h 16m

Geneva, 1816. Dr Frankenstein obsesses over and becomes haunted by the creation of life. Mary Shelley’s landmark novel is beautifully retold by Blackeyed Theatre’s versatile cast and impressive puppetry in this production from 2022.

Henry VI: Rebellion

All Ages • 2h 26m

The Royal Shakespeare Company's trilogy continues with Henry VI: Rebellion, the second installment of Henry VI plays. When ordinary men and women start to speak out, Henry's already tenuous hold on the English throne wavers. The people rise in protest, but who is behind the rebellion?

The Believers Are But Brothers

Guidance 18+ • 1h 7m

Written and performed by Javaad Alipoor, this interactive multimedia show weaves together the stories of a generation of young men and shows how quickly the internet can alter their minds. Captured live at HOME Manchester in 2020, this powerful performance co-directed by Kirsty Housely explores toxic masculinity and the online world of fantasy, violence, and reality.

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.