Another week, another batch of new shows to stream. While 'The Shows Must Go On' may be on a short summer break, there is no shortage of new stagey content to watch this week including a variety of concerts and the finale of the National Theatre At Home series. Here are 7 must see titles:
WHO?
Harry Gabriel is an unsung hero in theatre. He has worked at the stage door at the Shaftesbury Theatre for 40 years and is a joy and delight to anyone and everyone who has ever met him (myself included).
WHAT?
The Shaftesbury Theatre are putting on a massive concert in celebration of Harry. Created by Giles Terera, the show features stories and performances from an incredible line up of stars from productions at the theatre over the last 40 years. starting with Hello Dolly and working its way through titles such as Hairspray, Motown, Memphis and up to the current production &Juliet. Some of the names taking part include Dame Judi Dench, Anthony Hopkins, Alexia Khadime, Imelda Staunton, Cassidy Janson, Tyrone Huntley and Beverley Knight.
To whet your appetite, here is a sneak peek of what to expect - a rousing performance of the incredible 'I Know Where I've Been' by Brenda Edwards.
WHEN?
The concert takes place on Wednesday 15th July at 7.30pm and will stay online after.
WHERE?
HOW (Much)?
Tickets are free but donations are encouraged with the show aiming to raise money for three charities chosen by Harry and Giles - Cancer Research UK, Black Lives Matter and The Black Curriculum.
WHAT?
All good things must come to an end so it saddens me to say that this week marks the last title in the incredible National Theatre At Home series. Previous weeks have seen us treated to brilliant productions including A Streetcar Names Desire and Small Island. The final title in the series is Peter Shaffer's iconic play Amadeus featuring accompaniment from Southbak Sinfonia. While this is the last in the At Home series, the likelihood is National Theatre will return with more titles in the future, most likely on a pay per view method as recorded titles such as Follies and War Horse are yet to be broadcast.
WHEN?
You can view it from Thursday 16th July at 7pm for one week only. In the meantime, The Deep Blue Sea is still available to watch.
WHERE?
WHAT?
Elphabas assemble! Broadway legend Shoshana Bean has gathered together a host of stars who have played the iconic role including Idina Menzel, Alexia Khadime and Rachel Tucker to appear in this virtual concert. It's not just former Elphabas taking part - the star studded line up also includes Cynthia Erivo and Jeremy Jordan among others.
WHEN?
The concert takes place on Monday 13th July at 6pm PST which will be 2am on the Tuesday in the UK.
WHERE?
Catch it at youtube.com/shoshanabean. While the concert itself is free, it is aiming to raise money for BHS performing Arts so donations are most welcome.
WHAT?
This weeks instalment of Seth Rudetsky's weekly concert series is living legend Audra McDonald. The star of Lady Day and Beauty and the Beast will be performing a 60 minute concert.
WHEN?
The concert took place live at 1am this morning but is repeated on Monday 13th July at 8pm.
WHERE?
Tickets can be purchased from https://events.broadwayworld.com/ costing $25 but you can get them for $20 with the code AUDRA20.
WHAT?
The Tom Stoppard play was recently revived at The Old Vic starring Daniel Radcliffe. This version is the 1990 film starring Gary Oldman, Tim Roth and Richard Dreyfuss and is being added online this week.
WHEN?
This will be added to Broadway HD on Thursday 16th July. Exact time TBC
WHERE?
See it on broadwayHD.com. If you haven't already, you can sign up for a 7 day free trial to enjoy their vast collection of plays and musicals.
WHAT?
Recently staged online as a one off virtual performance with actors in costume and special effects, this staging of Sebastian Faulks' Birdsong won acclaim from everybody who was lucky enough to watch. Now you can see it for yourself as it is being repeated online.
WHEN?
This goes online on Thursday 16th July at 7pm and will be available to stream anytime for four days only, ending on Sunday 19th July at midnight. The viewings are limited to the UK only.
WHERE?
Tickets can be purchased from https://originaltheatreonline.com/productions/1/birdsong-online-uk-only
HOW (Much)?
Tickets cost £15 with proceeds supporting the Royal British Legion.
WHAT?
One of the West ends finest, Wicked and Come From Away star Alice Fearn, is launching a new series called 'Intermissions'. Over four weeks, Alice will interview stars of the West end and showcase performances of theirs. First up is Shan Ako who rose to prominence in The X Factor before wowing audiences as Eponine in Les Miserables.
WHEN?
Friday 17th July at 7pm.
WHERE?
Tickets can be purchased from https://page.inplayer.com/Intermissions/
HOW (Much)?
Tickets cost £9 with £1 going to a different charity each week.
Looks like another good week in store for us.
What are you looking forward to most? Let me know in the comments, at twitter.com/ATDazzles or facebook.com/ATDazzles.