The Comedy of Errors

Lovesong

Guidance 12+ • 1h 35m

Lovesong intricately weaves the story of a couple in the first stages of their life together with the same couple as they approach the end of this story. A delicate mix of storytelling and physical theatre, this production was captured by Digital Theatre live at the Lyric Hammersmith, London. Directed and choreographed by Scott Graham and Steven Hoggett, it features an extraordinary collaborative performance from its cast; Edward Bennett, Sam Cox, Sian Phillips and Leanne Rowe.

The Blue Bird (Bliss)

12+ • 1h 28m

The third and final part of Boris Yukhananov’s The Blue Bird trilogy sees Tyltyl and Mytyl conclude their search for the Blue Bird of happiness. Captured by the Stanislavsky Electrotheatre in Moscow and presented in partnership with Stage Russia HD, this visually striking production combines fairytale elements with the reminiscences of Russian actors Vladimir Korenev and Aleftina Konstantinova as Tyltyl and Mytyl discover new meanings on their long and revealing journey through the space of memory and eternity.

King Lear

3h 1m

Considered one of his finest tragedies, Shakespeare’s tale of family, ageing and madness is brought to life in this critically acclaimed production from the Royal Shakespeare Company. Captured live in Stratford-upon-Avon, this adaptation emphasised the pagan setting, complete with ritual chanting, and cast 24 local Midlands men in the roles of Lear’s followers.

A Blues for Nia

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. Nia has a bone to pick with someone and today she is going to find them and tell them about themselves. *Contains strong language.

Rage

Guidance 12+ • 6m

10by10 is a project developed and produced by Eclipse Theatre - Britain's leading black-led national touring company. 10 writers. 10 cities. 10 films. North London. Raymond sits in a prison cell reflecting on life on the outside. Deals with adult themes and contains scenes of sexual violence.

As You Like It

All Ages • 2h 26m

When Rosalind falls in love with Orlando, her usurping uncle banishes her from court. Disguised as a boy she seeks out her father in the Forest of Arden, where mystery, melancholy and marriage become rife. Featuring cross-dressing, slapstick and poetry, Thea Sharrock's 2009 production for Shakespeare's Globe brings to life the most playful elements of Shakespeare's pastoral romance.

The Adventures of Pericles

All Ages • 2h 21m

A rare gem from Shakespeare's canon, The Adventures of Pericles is given a new lease of life by Stratford Festival. Set sail with the Bard's forgotten hero, as he suffers through shipwreck, loss, intrigue, fatherhood and much more on his epic journey. The versatile Evan Buliung takes on the eponymous role, transforming and evolving before our eyes, while Deborah Hay achieves triple-threat status by performing all three major women in Pericles' life.

The Winter's Tale

Guidance All Ages • 2h 49m

King Leontes rips his family apart with his jealousy, but grief opens his heart. Will he find the child he abandoned before it is too late? Set across a 16-year span from the 1953 coronation to the moon landings, the Royal Shakespeare Company’s 2021 production imagines a world where the ghosts of fascist Europe collide with horrors reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale, before washing up on a joyful seashore. With lead performances from Joseph Kloska, Amanda Hadingue, Ben Caplan and Andrew French, Shakespeare's romantic comedy contains his most famous and challenging stage direction: 'Exit, pursued by a bear'. The Winter’s Tale was directed by Deputy Artistic Director Erica Whyman, and reimagined for the screen and broadcast on BBC Four. Production Photo by Topher McGrillis © RSC

Henry VI: Wars of the Roses

Guidance All Ages • 2h 41m

In the Royal Shakespeare Company's adaptation of Henry VI Part III (Henry 6th Part 3), the turbulent court rivalries for the English crown come to a climax as the families of Lancaster and York meet on the battlefield. Director Owen Horsley concludes his thrilling trilogy.

Schrödinger

Guidance 12+ • 1h 10m

In one of Reckless Sleepers’ most celebrated performance pieces, the impossible is probable: truth and illusion are inseparable. Laws are made, bent, then broken. Directed by Mole Wetherell, this visually mesmerising production sheds light on contemporary devised theatre and was captured live at the New Adelphi Theatre, Salford in 2022.