10 Of The Best: New Shows To Stream This Week

We're into the final stretch of Lockdown 2. All being well, theatres should be able to re-open next week with some massive titles to get us through the final month of this crazy year. That doesn't mean online content is drying up. On the contrary - the next 7 days are full of some of the biggest titles to come out this year and are guaranteed to keep you going through the long and boring days.

Here are 10 brilliant shows to check out this week:

WHAT?

One of the most exciting shows this year was the new production of Rent at the Hope Mill Theatre. Featuring an incredible cast including Blake Patrick Anderson, Alex Thomas Smith, Millie O'Connell and Maiya Quansah-Breed, the show only managed to get a few performances in before lockdown forced it to shut prematurely. Luckily, the planned recording was completed before this and will be ready to stream on select dates in November and December.

WHEN?

The first stream takes place on Friday 27th November at 7.30pm with further dates available until Sunday 20th December.

WHERE?

Tickets cost £25 and are available from https://hopemilltheatre.co.uk/events/rent-online

Look out for my review on Saturday.

WHAT?

The Last Five Years has been a prominent title this year - the perfect show to perform with social distancing, we have seen versions online and in person. The definitive version for me is this years production at Southwark Playhouse which has had two runs, both tragically cut short due to the pandemic. During its most recent run, the show was recorded and will now be streamed online later this month. Watch it and find out why this is my favourite show of the year. Starring Oli Higginson and Molly Lynch as Jamie and Cathy - a couple telling the story of their relationship. The twist is Jamie's story is from start to finish while Cathy's story starts at the end and works its way backwards. It really is a special show, brilliantly performed in this version.

WHEN?

The show will be available to stream from Thursday 26th until Saturday 28th November at 7.30pm each night with a matinee on Saturday at 2.30pm, and at 5.00pm on Sunday 29th November.

WHERE?

Tickets cost £15 and are available from https://www.stream.theatre

Check out my review from when I saw the show last month here

WHAT?

The musical Fiver is returning to Southwark Playhouse for a live streamed concert for three shows only this week. A firm favourite among fans when it ran at the venue last year, the full cast are returning for this concert: Luke Bayer, Aoife Clesham, Dan Buckley, Hiba Elchikhe and Alex James Ellison. The show tells the story of a humble £5 note as it passes through the hands and pockets of people in London. WHEN? The piece runs for three performances only on November 27th and 28th at 7.45pm both evenings with a matinee on Saturday 28th at 3.15pm. WHERE?

Tickets cost £15 and are available from southwarkplayhouse.co.uk

WHAT?

West End performer Hiba Elchikhe is collaborating with Nimax and The Theatre Cafe to bring a brand new musical theatre series Out Of The Darkness, Into The Spotlight. The first episode debuted last week and focused on Everybody's Talking About Jamie. Episode 2 launches this week and is a spotlight on musical theatre featuring Courtney Bowman, Trevor Dion Nicholas, Carrie Hope Fletcher, Rachel John, Tim Mahendran, Danielle Steers and Liam Tamne.

WHEN?

Episode 1 is still available to stream. Episode 2 debuts on Wednesday 25th November

WHERE?

Tickets cost £9 and can be purchased at https://www.thetheatrecafe.co.uk/shop/

WHAT?

The first two episodes of The Theatre Channel have been nothing short of spectacular. Episode 3 is a rock special and will include Shan Ako singing 'I'll Cover You (Reprise)' from Rent, Rob Houchen singing 'Gethsemene' from Jesus Christ Superstar and Francesca Jackson singing 'Forgiven' from Jagged Little Pill.

WHEN?

The episode will be released on Friday 27th November and will be available to watch an unlimited number of times when purchased.

WHERE?

Tickets cost £12 and are available from https://www.thetheatrecafe.co.uk/channel/

Seth Rudetsky's weekly concert series continues this week with Broadway star Adam Pascal. Adam's credits include Rent, Memphis, Pretty Woman, Aida and Something Rotten. Watch him perform songs and tell stories from his career.

WHEN?

The show premieres live on Sunday 22nd November at 8pm ET which is 1am in the UK and is repeated on Monday 23rd November at 3pm ET which is 8pm in the UK.

WHERE?

Tickets cost $25 and are available from https://thesethconcertseries.com/

WHAT?

The Shows Must Go On is doubling its offering this month with two shows a week. As well as a to be announced show for this Friday, its Shakespeare season concludes this week with Shakespearean Sonnets starring Simon Callow, Patrick Stewart, KIm Cattrall, Noma Dumezweni and David Tennant.

WHEN?

The show premieres on Monday 23rd November at 7pm and is available for one week.

WHERE?

Catch it on youtube.com/theshowsmustgoon

WHAT?

Collabro were due to play Cadogan Hall for a socially distanced album launch this week. Lockdown may have scuppered those plans but the show must go on and the gig is still going ahead without an audience. Catch the boys singing songs from their brand new album 'Christmas Is Here' and maybe even a bit of musical theatre? Get your best Christmas jumper on, pour yourself a glass of eggnog and enjoy the show from the comfort of your home.

WHEN?

The show takes place on Saturday 28th November at 5pm.

WHERE?

Streamed live from Cadogan Hall, tickets cost £20 and are available here

WHAT?

To mark 5 years since the West End premiere of Kinky Boots, 5 of the original London Angels are reuniting for a one off evening. Arun Blair-Mangat, Javier Santos, Jeremy Batt, Luke Jackson and Marcus Collins will be teaming up with the shows choreographer Jerry Mitchell to tell stories from their time in the show, a Q&A session, a serenade from Jeremy and a tutorial of the dance moves from the finale of the show from Arun.

WHEN?

The show takes place on Friday 27th November at 8pm.

WHERE?

Tickets cost £15 and are available here

WHAT?

National Theatre have announced it will be streaming its cancelled production of Death of England: Delroy. The follow up to Death of England was due to run across this month but had its run cut short due to the pandemic. Ahead of its return next year, a filmed production will be available this week.

WHEN?

The show will be available from Friday 27th November at 7pm for 24 hours only.

WHERE?

Catch it free of charge on their YouTube page though donations are encouraged.

A brilliant week for theatre online. What are you planning to watch? Let me know on twitter.com/ATDazzles

Look out for my December preview next week which will include the welcome return of theatre in person as well as online!