Stage shows being broadcast over Christmas

Nothing beats attending live theatre, but sitting down in front of a film or pro-shot capture is never a bad call, especially at Christmas time.

After scouring through What’s on TV (the magazine, no relation), we’ve assembled an array of live stage broadcasts or theatre-adjacent shows/films coming over the next ten days or so.

Some hot tips include Strange Journey, the documentary about the making of the Rocky Horror Show, as well as the Tea with Judi Dench on 22 December.

We’ve already given a comprehensive run-down of the BBC’s festive offerings this year, including the Barbican production of Kiss Me, Kate.

On Sky Arts:

16 December – Kiny Boots – 1.50am (for any night owls)
19 December – Oh! What a Lovely War – 3.20pm
20 December – Oh! What a Lovely War – 12.05pm
20 December  – Strange Journey: The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 11.10pm
22 December – HMS Pinafore with the ENO – 6am
22 December – Jesus Christ Superstar – 1.10pm
22 December – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – 6.20pm
22 December – Tea with Judi Dench – 9pm
22 December – Blithe Spirit – 10pm
22 December – Billy Elliot – 11.55pm

Christmas Eve – Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat – 8.30am
Christmas Eve – Nutcracker: Backstage with English National Ballet – 12:15pm
Christmas Eve – The Nutcracker – 2.15pm
Christmas Eve – Strange Journey: The Rocky Horror Picture Show – 10pm
Christmas Day – Jesus Christ Superstar – 8.40am

Tune back in later this week when we’ll also run through the period after Christmas and into the new year!