National Theatre Streaming On Line

brue
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edited April 2020 in Entertainment #1

Just had an e mail from our local theatre about the National Theatre setting up on line streaming for a variety of productions. Starting April 2nd, One Man, Two Guvnors then Jane Eyre, Treasure Island and Twelfth Night. More on the way. See the National Theatre news via YouTube etc.

Something else to enjoy if you like the theatre. smile

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited March 2020 #2

    I spotted it as well brue, thanks!👍

  • brue
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    edited April 2020 #3

    I forgot to watch the first broadcast last night, apparently it was very funny so I'll look on youtube later, I think it's available for seven days. Will have to watch on the laptop as our TV always goes into buffering mode in vital parts! wink

    Because of our slow internet I received my box set of "Friday Night Dinner" and am enjoying the catch ups in the old fashioned way. laughing

  • Whittakerr
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    edited April 2020 #4

    I got an email from Cineworld about this as they usually screen these recordings in their cinemas.

    I watched last night broadcast, it was quite funny if you like James Corden who plays the main character.

     

  • brue
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    edited April 2020 #5

    Thanks Whittakerr, I'll give it a go and switch off if I don't enjoy it! If you're in the real theatre there's not much choice except to sit out! wink

  • SteveL
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    edited April 2020 #6

    Thanks for the heads up brue. We only recently upgraded to a smart tele when our old one packed up. I have found it on the U tube app and saved it so we can stream it later. OH likes the idea of Jane Eyre. I noticed there is a trailer for it.

  • SteveL
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    edited April 2020 #7

    Just finished watching it. I must admit we were rather dubious when we saw the length 2:40. However, we both really enjoyed it. Very funny.

  • brue
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    edited April 2020 #8

    Same here Steve! I'd no idea what it might be like but it was entertaining. smile

  • brue
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    edited April 2020 #9

    Treasure Island tonight, I didn't watch Jane Eyre as I think I know the story frack to bunt. wink (But the Bristol Old Vic are a good company so no doubt they performed it well.)

  • SteveL
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    edited April 2020 #10

    We have watched each weeks offering on Saturday. Last night it was Twelfth Night. A novel and thoroughly enjoyable performance. Next week it's Frankenstein with Benedict Cumberbatch. Looking forward to that.😀

  • brue
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    edited April 2020 #11

    I watched Twelfth Night yesterday evening, it kept my attention going and I thought the set was very clever. As there's a lot of character mixing in the play I wasn't so keen on Malvolia as Malvolio but the acting was great. It does take you out of yourself watching a play rather than a TV drama, different kind of experience. smile

     

  • SteveL
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    edited May 2020 #12

    Really enjoyed Frankenstein, acting exceptional, the set and special affects very clever. Interesting having two Sherlocks acting opposite each other. Jonny Lee Miller from Elementary and Benedict Cumberbatch from Sherlock.

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  • Takethedogalong
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    edited May 2020 #14

    Another heads up for theatre and film fans. Andy Serkis is live reading the whole of The Hobbit today, with appropriate loo breaks!

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