10 of the best
Entertainment streams to be enjoyed together
1 THEATRE
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bridge Theatre, London, streaming June 25 to July 2, free
The National Theatre will stream A Midsummer Night’s Dream captured live from the Bridge Theatre in 2019. Shakespeare’s most famous romantic comedy sees Gwendoline Christie (Game of Thrones), Oliver Chris (One Man, Two Guvnors), David Moorst (Allelujah!) and Hammed Animashaun (Barber Shop Chronicles) lead the cast as Titania, Oberon, Puck and Bottom. The striking and acclaimed production is directed by the award-winning Nicholas Hytner (The History Boys, One Man, Two Guvnors). Where to watch: The National Theatre channel on YouTube
2 OPERA AND BALLET
Live from Covent Garden, June 27, 7.30pm, live and on demand for 14 days from June 27, £4.99
A celebration of ballet and opera, the Live from Covent Garden series marks the first live performances at the Royal Opera House since the building closed its doors to the public on March 17. Head behind the scenes as the theatre is opened up to a select group of musicians, artists and performers, sharing music and dance from the Royal Opera House to your house.
Where to watch: roh.org.uk
3 COMEDY
Just the Tonic: Rich Hall and Henning Wehn, June 20, 8.30pm, £5
One of the most esteemed comedy clubs across the UK, Just the Tonic is bringing back the comedy club experience to millions of people with new live comedy night Working from Home. Compèred by Darrell Martin, the next show features the laconic Rich Hall and the much-loved German Henning Wehn. To fully create the one-off experience of a comedy night, the gig will be streamed live only once it is done, it will be gone. Worth getting a Watch Party together for.
Where to watch: www. justthetonic.com