Jane Eyre

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.

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Guidance 14+ • 2h 4m

A scientific experiment takes an unexpected turn when Dr Jekyll meets the murderous Mr Hyde in this thrilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark psychological fantasy. Awarded five-star reviews, this gripping production from Blackeyed Theatre has been praised as 'a triumph' and 'gripping & imaginative', and was named a highlight of streamed theatre in 2020 by both The Times and The Guardian.

The Mad Hatter's Tea Party

Guidance 11+ • 1h 56m

<p>Step into a fantastical world where being different is something to celebrate! The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party brings Lewis Carroll’s classic to life with a hip-hop twist – it’s a high-energy, family-friendly show from ZooNation, packed with dynamic dance and original music. </p><p>Set in a quirky institution, Ernest is the newcomer trying to help a group of characters who don’t quite fit in – like Alice who struggles with her ever-changing size, and the Mad Hatter who is stuck in a perpetual tea-time frenzy. But in this colourful world, Ernest starts to wonder: what is normal anyway?</p>

The Wind in the Willows: The Musical

2h 10m

The hit British musical by Downton Abbey creator Julian Fellowes, featuring music and lyrics by Olivier-award winning composer George Stiles and lyricist Anthony Drewe. Join Ratty, Badger, Mole and the impulsive Toad on their crazy adventures spiralling from Toad's insatiable need for speed! Featuring eye-popping design, exuberant choreography and a glorious score, this spectacular show is full of comedy, heart and thrills.

Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World

Guidance 14+ • 1h 29m

Blurring a true crime podcast with a thrilling ride down the rabbit hole of Wikipedia, Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World delves into the unsolved murder of Iranian pop star Fereydoun Farrokhzad. Javaad Alipoor’s gripping production explores violence, digital culture and postcolonialism, revealing the limits of search engines in solving a decades old case.

All's Well That Ends Well

Guidance 13+ • 2h 41m

Set against the backdrop of the First World War, this Stratford Festival production reimagines Shakespeare’s comedy of unrequited love. In a daring adaptation by Scott Wentworth, Helen will go to any lengths to win the acceptance of the man she loves. Filmed live at the Tom Patterson Theatre in September 2022, this version explores the moral ambiguities in Shakespeare’s classic tale of devotion.

Hamlet

Guidance 13+ • 2h 45m

This bold adaptation of Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy explores identity, family, and revenge through a modern lens. Directed by Peter Pasyk and starring Amaka Umeh, the first artist of African descent and liminal gender experience to portray Hamlet at the Stratford Festival, this production shines a light on contemporary issues of selfhood and morality. Captured live at the Festival Theatre in October 2022.

Kinky Boots

Guidance 8+ • 2h 1m

Winner of six Tony awards and featuring hit songs by Cyndi Lauper, this huge-hearted musical by Harvey Fierstein follows an unlikely pair who learn to embrace their differences. Factory owner Charlie is struggling to save his family business, and Lola is an entertainer with a wildly big idea. As they work to rescue the factory, they discover that when you change your mind, you can change the world. Captured live at the Adelphi Theatre in 2018.

1939

Guidance All Ages • 2h 4m

Co-written by Jani Lauzon and Kaitlyn Riordan, 1939 follows a group of Indigenous students in Canada staging a performance of Shakespeare’s All’s Well That Ends Well for the visit of King George VI. When they find parallels between themselves and the characters in the play, far from letting themselves be defined by colonial expectations, they set out to make Shakespeare’s bitter-sweet comedy defiantly their own. Captured live at Stratford Festival, 2022.

Henry VIII

Guidance All Ages • 2h 15m

Stratford Festival presents Shakespeare’s Henry VIII, a searing drama about one of England’s most romantic yet brutal periods. When King Henry falls for Anne Boleyn, he must somehow divorce Queen Katherine. The consequences will be momentous for the country – and disastrous for the king’s adviser, Cardinal Wolsey, who is losing his grip on power. Captured live at Stratford Festival’s Studio Theatre in 2019.