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National's Romeo and Juliet, Jesus Christ Superstar and more to be broadcast on Sky Arts this week

The Freeview channel is coming soon

Jessie Buckley and Josh O'Connor in
Jessie Buckley and Josh O'Connor in Romeo and Juliet
© Rob Youngson

Another week, and we've picked out the best that the Sky Arts Freeview channel has to offer!

The eagerly anticipated filmed version of Romeo and Juliet with two international stars – Josh O'Connor and Jessie Buckley – at the helm, will make its debut on Easter Sunday, after being created by the National Theatre. Check back in later this week for even more Romeo and Juliet coverage.

It also wouldn't be Easter without a presentation of Jesus Christ Superstar, with John Legend, Alice Cooper, Sara Bareilles and Jason Tam leading the cast.

Check out what's on offer below:

Saturday 3 April – Royal Ballet: Tchaikovsky – Sleeping Beauty – 6.00am
Sunday 4 April – Jesus Christ Superstar – 7.15pm
Sunday 4 April – National Theatre's Romeo and Juliet – 9.00pm
Monday 5 April – National Theatre's Romeo and Juliet – 9.15pm

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