If you are missing your regular trip to the theatre why not browse our list of plays and shows that can be viewed online. Information courtesy of Rowena Perry from Wokingham Library’s Play Reading Group.
Theatre:
National Theatre: from 2nd April and each Thursday at 7 p.m. the NT will show a NT Live production of their top plays, starting with ‘One Man Two Guvnors‘, on the YouTube platform.
Details at http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUDq1XzCY0NIOYVJvEMQjqw
Hampstead Theatre: a production each week for three weeks. This week ‘Wild‘ by Mike Bartlett.
Details at: https://www.hampsteadtheatre.com/
BBC:
Culture in Quarantine: an extensive selection of plays, exhibitions, talks and art festivals including the Royal Shakespeare Company and Northern Ballet.
Details: https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/latestnews/2020/culture-in-quarantine
RSC:
sign up for a 30-day free trial on Marquee TV, the performing arts streaming service with a catalogue of more than 400 dance, opera and theatre productions. Seventeen RSC shows available through the service, including Hamlet (pictured), Richard II with David Tennant, and King Lear with Antony Sher. https://www.marquee.tv/viewplans
TWELFTH NIGHT WATCH ALONG: acclaimed 2017 production of Shakespeare’s comedy, featuring Adrian Edmondson as Malvolio and Kara Tointon as Olivia, will premiere on Marquee TV on Saturday 11 April, with the watch-along starting at 7.15pm.
PLAYS ON THE BBC: partnered with the BBC to bring audiences six shows between now and September, as part of their Culture in Quarantine initiative. The plays chosen include our recent productions of Macbeth, with Christopher Eccleston in the title role, and Romeo and Juliet (pictured).
Royal Court Theatre:
Cyprus Avenue https://royalcourttheatre.com/whats-on/cyprus-avenue-film/
The Original Theatre Company:
The Croft http://www.originaltheatre.com/portfolio-item/the-croft/
The Barn Theatre:
Henry V https://barntheatre.org.uk/performances/henry-v
Subscription theatre websites:
https://www.digitaltheatre.com/consumer
Guide Dogs Morning – Just drop into learn and meet guide dogs and their owners. Take part in some fun activities.
*Sold out *Alice’s tea cup adventures! with The Enchanted Players Theatre Company – Join us for this musical theatre show, with Alice and Captain Hook! Followed by a mad hatters crown craft. £5 charge per child and £1 charge per adult. Places must be booked.
Children’s Origami Club – For children aged 7 and over. 50p charge. Places must be booked. Wokingham Library 4pm to 4.45pm
*Sold out* Lego Creation Session – Lego building session, for children aged 5 to 10 years old. £1 charge. Places must be booked.
*Sold out *Quirks Animal Roadshow – Quirks Animal Roadshow will allow children to interact with a variety of animals. For families with children aged 4 to 12 years old. Please phone to book a place, £ 4 per child.
Alice’s tea cup adventures! with The Enchanted Players Theatre Company – Join us for this musical theatre show, with Alice and Captain Hook! Followed by a mad hatters crown craft. £5 charge per child and £1 charge per adult. Places must be booked.