Our guide to get you through lockdown and beyond

Spending a little more time at home? Our guide will keep you up-to-date on accessing amazing theatre online plus the latest on rescheduled shows along with fun stagey features and interviews to keep you entertained - from the comfort of your own sofa. We'll make sure you don't miss a thing.

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Saffron Coomber, Clare Perkins and Adelle Leonce as the three Emilias
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Stage shows, musicals and more to watch online now
Our round-up of what's going on in the virtual theatre world!
Out of Work Work
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New directory of products and services created and sold by arts workers set up
The initiative is called "Out of Work Work"
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10 things you can do to help theatres during the pandemic
Theatres are in uncertain times during the pandemic

Fancy accessing the latest online streams from the comfort of your own home - now or coming up!

Tracy Lynn Olivera, Awa Sal Secka, Katie Mariko Murray in Simply Sondheim
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Simply Sondheim musical concert to be streamed on Marquee.TV
The show features a number of Broadway stars
Southwark Playhouse
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Top theatre and musicals to stream right now
We pick the top shows that are available for virtual viewing
Gatsby: A Musical
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Gatsby musical Cadogan Hall concert performance to be streamed
The classic novel is being brought online
The Pirates of Penzance
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The Pirates of Penzance West End show announces new online run
The show will be available just in time for Easter
Sunset Boulevard
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Curve's Sunset Boulevard extends online run
The show will be available for a further week
The Sorcerer's Apprentice in rehearsals
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The Sorcerer's Apprentice new musical to be streamed for online audiences
The stage show was originally due to be performed at Southwark Playhouse this month
Stage shows, musicals and opera you can watch online now for free
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Stage shows, musicals and opera you can watch online now for free
We're updating this list daily with all the latest shows you can stream!
Roles We'll Never Play
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Roles We'll Never Play West End concert to be streamed online
The concert was shown earlier this year
Julie, one of the shows available soon
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War Horse and Julie with Vanessa Kirby added to National Theatre at Home service
The streaming platform is available now
The cast of Mischief Movie Night
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Mischief Movie Night to live-stream improvised comedy show
The company have had their West End run stymied by the pandemic but will not be stopped
Leeds Playhouse's A Christmas Carol
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Leeds Playhouse, Sheffield Theatres, Watermill and more to stream shows following tier news
Many venues will either enter or remain in the more stringent tier three
Lazarus
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David Bowie and Enda Walsh's Lazarus musical to be streamed in January
The stage show will be available in the UK
David Hunter and Lucie Jones
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Lucie Jones and David Hunter to perform Cadogan Hall concert with live-stream options
The show will take place later in January
ANDREW RANNELLS as TRENT OLIVER, KERRY WASHINGTON as MRS. GREENE, MERYL STREEP as DEE DEE ALLEN, JO ELLEN PELLMAN as EMMA, JAMES CORDEN as BARRY GLICKMAN in THE PROM.
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The Prom on Netflix: the musical's creators talk easter eggs, Meryl Streep's rap and what streaming offers
The musical is available from today on Netflix across the world
Saffron Coomber, Clare Perkins and Adelle Leonce as the three Emilias
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Stage shows, musicals and more to watch online now
Our round-up of what's going on in the virtual theatre world!
Dawn French
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Dawn French's West End show is available to watch online
You can watch the performance of 30 Million Minutes on iPlayer and Netflix
The Almeida
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Almeida Theatre to live-stream new show with on-demand options also available
The piece is currently playing at the north London venue
Peter Duncan
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Behind-the-scenes on Peter Duncan's filmed pantomime – released in cinemas and online today
The special festive caper brings Christmas cheer
The Nutcracker
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Birmingham Rep and Birmingham Royal Ballet to live-stream The Nutcracker due to tier restrictions
The show will be available online
Ria Jones and Danny Mac in Sunset Boulevard
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Curve Leicester to stream Sunset Boulevard with Ria Jones later this month
A captured performance will be streamed while the show's live run has been cancelled
Sarah Niles, Racheal Ofori and Natalie Simpson in Three Sisters at the National Theatre
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National Theatre At Home: All the stage shows you can see on the new streaming service
The platform was unveiled late last night
Pinocchio
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Chichester Festival Theatre to live-stream Pinocchio production
The festive show is hitting the intermet
We Need A Little Christmas
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We Need A Little Christmas streamed musical concert announced
The special concert will be donating a portion of its ticket sales to two charities
The Royal Shakespeare Theatre
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RSC and Nottingham Playhouse to present shows online as tier three rules close venues to audiences
The two English venues have responded to new lockdown rules
Claire Foy and Matt Smith in Lungs
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The Old Vic to re-stream online productions of Lungs, Three Kings and Faith Healer
The series of shows will be available across nine dates
The Grinning Man
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The Grinning Man musical to be streamed on-demand as part of Bristol Old Vic virtual season
The venue has revealed plans for a digital offering this winter
The Gruffalo
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The Gruffalo stage show to be live-streamed next month
The Tall Stories production is heading to virtual audiences!
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A West End Christmas to premiere online next month to support the Make a Difference Trust
The online charity concert will replace the organisation's usual festive event
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Rent at the Hope Mill Theatre: trailer released for streamed production
The show is heading online later this month
Andrew Lincoln in A Christmas Carol
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Andrew Lincoln to star as Scrooge in Old Vic's A Christmas Carol
The venue's live-stream initial casting has been announced
Audrey Brisson and Marc Antolin
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The Flying Lovers of Vitebsk revival live-stream casting confirmed
The piece is directed by Emma Rice and co-produced by Wise Children, Kneehigh and Bristol Old Vic
HOME Manchester
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HOME Manchester to live-stream all shows due to be staged in November
The venue has taken extra measures following this weekend's announcement

Raise your spirits with videos from your favourite shows and performers

Kemp Powers
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One Night in Miami writer and Soul co-director Kemp Powers talks adapting his play for film
One Night in Miami is being released on Amazon Prime tomorrow
Dear Audience
Video
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Go behind-the-scenes on new book Dear Audience, featuring portraits of stage stars
The book is available now
Matt Croke
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Watch stage star Matt Croke sing "Come What May" from Moulin Rouge! on The Voice
The stage star sang the musical tune
The Swan
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Watch a stage and screen star's appearances on The Masked Singer
We won't spoil who left this week but they've appeared at the National Theatre
Killian Donnelly
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Watch The Phantom of the Opera star Killian Donnelly sing "The Music of the Night" in empty theatre
Donnelly headed to the Bord Gáis Theatre in Dublin to sing the tune
Sam Mackay and cast in In The Heights
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Theatre flashbacks: In the Heights' award-winning London run
We look back on the award-winning musical four years after it closed in London
Rob Houchen performing "Now That I've Found Her"
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First listen to new number from The Danish Girl musical – Rob Houchen performs "Now That I've Found her"
The show is currently in development
"Overture of Overtures"
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West End musicians perform medley of overtures from iconic shows
How many musicals can you spot?
Meryl Streep
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Listen to Meryl Streep rap in The Prom Netflix film original number
The tune appears during the credits for the upcoming film
The cast of Six
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Watch Six, Cinderella and Beverley Knight performances from Children in Need
Check out these incredible musical performances
Stars unite with Charlie Kristensen
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Watch West End stars sing Dear Evan Hansen's "You Will Be Found" for #CheerUpCharlie campaign
The scheme helps during National Bullying Week
Five Catherine Parrs
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Six the Musical Catherine Parrs unite for "Survivor" cover
Five stars from Six came together for a Destiny's Child cover
Dancers outside the National Theatre
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Performers create special The Greatest Showman video in front of London's theatres
A special video was released by a group of performers shot across the capital
Carrie Hope Fletcher
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First listen: Carrie Hope Fletcher and Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Bad Cinderella" from the upcoming West End show
The musical will land next year
Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo in Moulin Rouge!
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Moulin Rouge! releases Broadway performance video with Aaron Tveit and Karen Olivo
The show will come to the West End next year

Exciting announcements - things to look forward to in 2021!

Jac Yarrow in Joseph
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BBC invites audiences to take part in mass rendition of Joseph's "Any Dream Will Do" – here's how
The musical is set to return later this year
Chris Steward and Shanay Holmes
Theatre News
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West End Musical Celebration 2021 concert series announced
The show is a rescheduled version of the West End Musical Christmas, but will no longer be happening at Christmas
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National Theatre's Beginning tour finds new dates, opening in Hornchurch
David Eldridge's play is making a comeback
Some of those involved
Theatre News
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BBC unveils primetime musical celebration shows, with performances recorded at the Palladium
The event will take place later this year
Andrew Lloyd Webber at the opening of School of Rock
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Andrew Lloyd Webber states Cinderella still planned for April, considers reduced capacity for theatre
The composer has said he is exploring options to get the show into the West End
Bedknobs and Broomsticks
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Bedknobs and Broomsticks musical to embark on 2021 tour with dates and venues announced
The musical is based on the cult classic Disney film
Jennifer Saunders
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Jennifer Saunders joins Sister Act rescheduled tour dates
The iconic musical will be on tour from September next year
Megan Mullally and Robert Lindsay
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Anything Goes to be revived next summer with Megan Mullally and Robert Lindsay
The show will open at the Barbican Theatre – with tickets on sale now
Beauty and the Beast
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New Beauty and the Beast musical production confirms 2021 tour dates and creative team
The piece will premiere at Curve in Leicester in May
The Osmonds
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The Osmonds – A New Musical UK tour announced
The show will be based on the work of the classic group
The cast of The Rocky Horror Show
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The Rocky Horror Show to embark on new 2021 tour
The cult classic is back

Book now for these digital delights!

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Good Grief
Internet
Film/Television
Performances begin: 15 February 2021
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Behind the Curtains - Episode 1
Internet
Film/Television
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The Habit of Art
Internet
Film/Television
Final performance: 28 February 2021
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The Haunting of Alice Bowles
Internet
Film/Television
Final performance: 28 February 2021
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Phoenix
Internet
Film/Television
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Hershey Felder - Before Fiddler
Internet
Film/Television
Performances begin: 08 February 2021
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Hershey Felder - Puccini
Internet
Film/Television
Performances begin: 15 March 2021
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The Case of the Hung Parliament - Sherlock Holmes: An Online Adventure
Internet
Film/Television
Performances begin: 27 January 2021
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Turn on the TV and lose yourself in these sensational show-related films and series

Clare Halse in 42nd Street
Features
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10 Olivier Award-winning musicals to watch now on BroadwayHD
Get ready for the Olivier Awards this weekend
JAMES CORDEN as BARRY GLICKMAN, NICOLE KIDMAN as ANGIE DICKINSON, ANDREW RANNELLS as TRENT OLIVER, MERYL STREEP as DEE DEE ALLEN in THE PROM. Cr. MELINDA SUE GORDON
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22 films for theatre fans on Netflix
Here's how to fill your evenings and still be stagey from the comfort of your sofa
The cast of Uncle Vanya
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20 stage shows, musicals and more to watch on BBC iPlayer
There's a whole world of streaming choices!
Anthony Hopkins as King Lear
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Stage shows, musical films, plays and more to watch on Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime subscription? Then you've got all this at your fingertips!
Jon Jon Briones as The Engineer
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Musicals and plays you can rent or buy for less than a fiver
Theatres might be closed – but there's still a chance of having a stagey night in!
Daveed Diggs as Thomas Jefferson and ensemble in the Broadway production of Hamilton
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22 stage shows, musical films and more for theatre fans on Disney Plus
As you might expect, Disney has done a lot to keep musical fans happy
The cast of An American in Paris
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22 West End musicals to watch now on BroadwayHD
Plus there's a week-long free trial if you want a quick binge
Fiona Button as Cecily Cardew and Fehinti Balogun as Algernon
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Ten stage shows to watch on Marquee.TV
You can still catch a load of theatre online while venues are closed

Shows heading to the big screen!

Romeo and Juliet
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Sam Tutty and Emily Redpath to star in Romeo and Juliet film
The film will be released next year
Max Harwood in Everybody's Talking About Jamie
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Watch the first Everybody's Talking About Jamie film trailer
The show has been adapted into a film!
Rosalind Eleazar and Richard Armitage in Uncle Vanya
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West End Uncle Vanya cinema release – first trailer unveiled
Watch the cast of the West End production in a first look ahead of the piece's distribution
Dear Evan Hansen film – get to know the eight leading cast members
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Dear Evan Hansen film – get to know the eight leading cast members
All eight of the principal roles from the stage show have been found!

Test your stagey knowledge with one of our brain teasing quizzes or crosswords

Olivier Award and Tony Award
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Quiz: Which of these shows picked up the Best Play or Musical at both Oliviers and Tonys?
2020 has an autumn of digital ceremonies – so try our fun quiz!
The curtain call at the 5th anniversary of Wicked
Quizzes
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Quiz: Can you guess these 10 famous musical characters' surnames?
Test your knowledge right here!
One of the shows featured in the quiz!
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Quiz: Can you work out these ten shows when their stars' faces are hidden?
A new brainteaser for theatre fans
Luke Brady and Liam Tamne
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Quiz: Has the film been turned into a musical?
A quiz for theatre and film nerds!

New shows coming to London in 2021/22!

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The Osmonds - A New Musical
Wimbledon
Musical
Performances begin: 26 August 2021
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Back to the Future
West End
Musical
Performances begin: 14 May 2021
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The Da Vinci Code
Richmond
Play
Performances begin: 26 October 2021
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Cinderella
West End
Musical
Performances begin: 30 April 2021
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The Drifters Girl
West End
Musical
Performances begin: 04 November 2021
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Oti Mabuse - I Am Here
West End
Dance/Ballet
One Night Only: 14 June 2021
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Doctor Who: Time Fracture
Off-West End
Play
Performances begin: 17 February 2021
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Looking Good Dead
Richmond
Play
Performances begin: 16 August 2021
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Our pick of interesting blogs, interviews and features

Miriam-Teak Lee, Sharon D Clarke and Sam Tutty
Blogs
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Sarah Crompton: Yesterday's awards were a reminder of the riches that British theatre holds
Sarah Crompton reflects on the Olivier Awards and Black British Theatre Awards, both held last night
Zizi Strallen
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Zizi Strallen on Mary Poppins: 'At 6.55pm every day my body naturally gets ready for the half hour call'
The performer talks about the new album release while the show's run remains halted
Alfie Boe
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Alfie Boe: 'I just can't wait to get back out there again'
The performer will be streaming his concert at the end of the week
The Last of the Pelican Daughters
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Theatre can change your life in ways you never expect – take it from an asthmatic running convert
Running and theatre? Step right this way

What time is it? Yep - it's showtime! All you need to know about Hamilton streaming on Disney+

Lin-Manuel Miranda and Phillipa Soo in Hamilton
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New video shows how Hamilton's "Helpless" and "Satisfied" sync up perfectly
Since the show's been released on Disney Plus, it's possible to see just how elaborate the staging is
Hamilton on Disney Plus – how to watch and all your questions answered
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Hamilton on Disney Plus – how to watch and all your questions answered
You might have questions, but we've got answers
Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Watch Lin-Manuel Miranda and Hamilton stars discuss the new Disney film
Hamilton arrives on Disney Plus this week
The cast of Hamilton
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Review: Hamilton (Disney Plus stream)
The musical makes its way online for all to see

Roaring revivals to make 2021 a top-tier theatre year

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Hairspray the Musical
West End
Musical
Performances begin: 23 April 2021
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Anything Goes
Off-West End
Musical
Performances begin: 05 June 2021
No booking fee*
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Good
West End
Play
Performances begin: 21 April 2021
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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
West End
Musical
Performances begin: 01 July 2021
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Jersey Boys
West End
Musical
Performances begin: 14 April 2021
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane
West End
Play
Performances begin: 26 October 2021
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Sister Act
London
Musical
Performances begin: 20 July 2021
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Singin' in the Rain
Inner London
Musical
Performances begin: 30 July 2021
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Have a read of our fun features to keep yourself entertained

John Boyega
Features
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10 actors who could play Hercules in the live-action film
We dream-cast the brand new live-action film
The 2019 company of Matilda the Musical
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6 stage-y recipes you can try based on your favourite shows
Want to cook up a musical storm?
Caissie Levy (Elsa) and the cast in the Broadway production of Frozen
Features
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Seven Disney films that belong on stage
Frozen may be on its way to UK stages, but here are seven films that have to make the leap to the theatre
20 cheerful musical tunes to lift your spirits
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20 cheerful musical tunes to lift your spirits
We might not be able to lie in the sun, but we can certainly try brightening your day with our favourite happy songs

Try something a little different with these thrilling immersive experiences!

Get listening and reading with our pick of theatrical gems

A selection of books on offer
Features
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16 theatrical books to read during lockdown
Review our list of stagey reads to keep you engrossed
Girls and Boys
Features
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Ten plays you can listen to on Audible
If you don't fancy reading plays, why not listen to them instead?
Some of our top picks
Features
Twelve musical cast albums you didn't know you needed in your life
This summer is a time to discover the shows you didn't have in your life
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Theatre podcasts you need to listen to
Take your pick from these stagey podcasts we can't get enough of!