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The Crucible

Guidance 12+ • 3h 19m

Arthur Miller’s The Crucible is a partially fictionalised telling of the Salem witch trials of 1692/3. Accusations of witchcraft following a game played by the daughters of a Massachusetts village spiral out of control and many must choose between their reputations and their integrity. This production, captured by Digital Theatre live at London’s Old Vic theatre, was directed by Yaël Farber, starred Richard Armitage as John Proctor and enjoyed a sold-out run, receiving widespread critical acclaim.

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.

Othello

All Ages • 2h 59m

One of his most heartbreaking tragedies, Shakespeare’s tale of love, jealousy and deceit is brought to life in this ground-breaking production from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, Iqbal Khan’s adaptation was the first at the RSC to cast a Black actor, Lucian Msamati, in the role of Iago.

The Three Sisters

12+ • 3h 47m

Anton Chekhov's Three Sisters probes the lives and dreams of Olga, Masha, and Irina, former Muscovites now living in a provincial town from which they're desperate to escape. Captured live by Stage Russia HD at the Red Torch Theatre in Novosibirsk, this powerful production is performed in sign language, with every scene composed of sounds and noises. Timofey Kulyabin, Artistic Director of the Red Torch Theatre and one of the most prominent young Russian theatre directors, beautifully reimagines Chekhov's classic as an epic parable about finding harmony through suffering.

Anna Karenina

All Ages • 2h 14m

Russian aristocrat, Anna Karenina, embarks on a dangerous love affair with the dashing Count Vronsky, only to face devastating consequences. This multiple award-winning adaptation, directed by Lithuanian choreographer Anzelika Cholina, is told entirely through the medium of dance and combines movement with breathtaking visuals and sensational sounds to explore new meanings in Tolstoy’s masterpiece. This production was captured by Stage Russia HD at the Vakhtangov Theatre in Moscow.

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.

The Soap Myth

12+ • 1h 19m

More than a half century after World War Two, at the desperate urging of a passionate survivor, a young investigative reporter finds herself caught between numerous versions of the same story. Played out against the backdrop of deadline reporting and journalistic integrity, the critically acclaimed The Soap Myth by Jeff Cohen questions who has the right to write history — and what is our responsibility once we know the truth?

Tell-Tale Heart & Silent Night

Guidance 12+ • 1h 13m

A dynamic double-bill, this production brings together two one-person performances written and performed by Steven Berkoff. Tell-Tale Heart is a unique interpretation of Edgar Allan Poe’s 19th Century horror story, while Silent Night considers the dark side of being alone at Christmas. Both productions feature bonus interviews with Berkoff, who looks back on his work.

The Importance of Being Earnest

All Ages • 2h 23m

Brian Bedford directs and stars as the formidable Lady Bracknell in this pitch-perfect adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners. Co-produced by L.A. Theatre Works, Roundabout Theatre and BY Experience, this production is introduced by host David Hyde Pierce and includes an intermission feature in which actor Alfred Molina and UCLA professor Michael Hackett discuss Wilde and his works.

DV8 - Enter Achilles

Guidance 18+ • 47m

Set in a testosterone-filled pub, DV8 Physical Theatre’s Enter Achilles sees eight men attempt to repress emotion and hide their paranoia and insecurities. Conceived by Lloyd Newson, this Emmy Award-winning film from 1995 explores violence, vulnerability and what it means to be a man.