May, 22, 2020
Events
Watch National Theatre Live at Home—for Free!
Baseball may have been America’s favorite pastime back in the day, but now, especially during these warming summer days, it’s scrolling through Netflix for two hours before watching Field of Dreams for the 10th time.
But if you’re feeling that streaming scroll fatigue like we are, forget #NetflixandChill and opt for a little extra #CultureinQuarantine with our PICs (partners-in-cinema) at National Theatre UK. A catalogue of National Theatre Live (NTL) productions is available to stream online from the comfort of your home, with full-length plays presented for one week beginning every Thursday—for free! This is an awesome NTL alternative as the Museum remains closed and we continue to stay home to stay safe.
Watch National Theatre at Home here.
We look forward to seeing you back at Phoenix Art Museum for NTL broadcasts when it is safe again to share a laugh and shed a tear, together.
NTL at Home Broadcasts
A Streetcar Named Desire
Gillian Anderson plays Blanche DuBois in the critically acclaimed Young Vic production of Tennessee Williams’ classic play. Streaming May 21 – 28.
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This House
This timely, moving, and funny production by James Graham provides insight into the workings of 1970s British politics. Streaming May 28 – June 4.
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Coriolanus
This Donmar Warehouse production features Tom Hiddleston in the title role of Shakespeare’s searing and political revenge tragedy. Streaming June 4 – 11.
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The Madness of George III
King George III is the most powerful man in the world, but with his behavior becoming increasingly erratic, ambitious politicians and the scheming Prince of Wales begin to undermine the Crown in this multi-award-winning drama by Alan Bennett. Streaming June 11 – 18.
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Small Island
This epic production of Andrea Levy’s novel traces the tangled history between Jamaica and the United Kingdom from WWII to 1948. Streaming June 18 – 25.
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A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare’s beloved romantic comedy comes to life with Gwendoline Christie and Hammed Animashaun. Streaming June 25 – July 2.
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Les Blancs
Directed by Yaël Farber, the final play by Lorraine Hansberry is a brave, illuminating, and powerful work that confronts the hope and tragedy of revolution. Streaming July 2 – 9.
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The Deep Blue Sea
Terence Rattigan’s devastating masterpiece features one of the greatest female roles in contemporary drama, played by Helen McCrory. Streaming July 9 – 16.
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Amadeus
Lucian Msamati plays Salieri in Peter Shaffer’s iconic play, directed by Michael Longhurst with live orchestral accompaniment by Southbank Sinfonia. Streaming July 16 – July 23.