The National Theatre, in London, is closed, but they’re streaming the best of British theatre, for free.
Each Thursday, starting April 2nd, 2020, at 3 p.m. (Eastern Time) they’ll stream a play on their YouTube channel. The play will then be available to watch for a week.
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Schedule for National Theatre plays
One Man, Two Guvnors
Featuring a Tony Award-winning performance from James Corden as Francis Henshall in this hilarious West End and Broadway hit.
Streaming from 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 2nd. Available until April 9th.
Jane Eyre
This bold and innovative reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s masterpiece uncovers one woman’s fight for freedom and fulfilment on her own terms.
Streaming from 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 9th. Available until April 16th.
Treasure Island
Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in this thrilling stage adaptation. Featuring Arthur Darvill as Long John Silver.
Streaming from 3 p.m. on Thursday, April 16th. Available until April 23rd.
Twelfth Night
Where music is the food of love, and nobody is quite what they seem, anything proves possible in Shakespeare’s classic comedy. Featuring Tamsin Greig as Malvolia.
Streaming from 3 p.m. on Thursday April 23rd. Available until April 30th.