The National Theatre is gearing up for its new era, with artistic director Indhu Rubasingham launching her tenure with a bold spin on Euripides' classic play, 'Bacchae'. The Olivier theatre will host Nima Taleghani's adaptation, featuring choreography by Kate Prince and a self-styled "raucous Greek chorus" led by Clare Perkins.
For those who prefer the comfort of their own homes, the NT at Home platform will offer this production on February 6th, accompanied by a Q&A with Rubasingham. The National Theatre has also lined up another engaging offering: Cole Porter's 'Kiss Me, Kate', based on Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'. This musical comedy features Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J Block as sparring partners.
Dance enthusiasts might be interested in the documentary '(La)Horde: Desire, Revolt and Refuge' available for BBC iPlayer. French collective (La)Horde is explored through their dance performances which are influenced by social media to strip clubs.
Fans of intense drama will appreciate 'Trouble', an unsettling film on Arte.tv featuring Laura Bachman's cinematography. The movie focuses on the terror experienced by a young woman during a crowded bus ride and a nightclub encounter. This gripping piece of performance art highlights each tense movement through striking close-ups.
This month also brings an enchanting production, 'The Twelfth Night Reunion', where Gyles Brandreth gathers a group of stars to share their memories of performing Shakespeare's iconic play.
Pig Iron theatre company has created a captivating dance-theatre cabaret inspired by Aimee Mann songs for the past two weeks. This dark, noire-inspired production can be streamed from Philadelphia's Wilma Theater.
Finally, for those who enjoy watching classical theatre on demand, the 1998 RSC staging of 'The Winter's Tale' is now available on the Theatre Channel.
The BBC Audio Drama Awards have also announced their finalists, with three original single dramas vying for the top prize in March.
For those who prefer the comfort of their own homes, the NT at Home platform will offer this production on February 6th, accompanied by a Q&A with Rubasingham. The National Theatre has also lined up another engaging offering: Cole Porter's 'Kiss Me, Kate', based on Shakespeare's 'The Taming of the Shrew'. This musical comedy features Adrian Dunbar and Stephanie J Block as sparring partners.
Dance enthusiasts might be interested in the documentary '(La)Horde: Desire, Revolt and Refuge' available for BBC iPlayer. French collective (La)Horde is explored through their dance performances which are influenced by social media to strip clubs.
Fans of intense drama will appreciate 'Trouble', an unsettling film on Arte.tv featuring Laura Bachman's cinematography. The movie focuses on the terror experienced by a young woman during a crowded bus ride and a nightclub encounter. This gripping piece of performance art highlights each tense movement through striking close-ups.
This month also brings an enchanting production, 'The Twelfth Night Reunion', where Gyles Brandreth gathers a group of stars to share their memories of performing Shakespeare's iconic play.
Pig Iron theatre company has created a captivating dance-theatre cabaret inspired by Aimee Mann songs for the past two weeks. This dark, noire-inspired production can be streamed from Philadelphia's Wilma Theater.
Finally, for those who enjoy watching classical theatre on demand, the 1998 RSC staging of 'The Winter's Tale' is now available on the Theatre Channel.
The BBC Audio Drama Awards have also announced their finalists, with three original single dramas vying for the top prize in March.
. The National Theatre's NT at Home is just another example of this - an entire season of plays and musicals crammed into one platform, it's like they're trying to suffocate the art 
. And don't even get me started on the documentaries being plastered all over BBC iPlayer, who thought that was a good idea? One documentary after another, each more mediocre than the last 
. Can't we just have a dedicated platform for theatre and not have everything thrown in there like a salad bar 
? And while we're at it, can someone explain to me why 'Kiss Me, Kate' is being advertised as a musical comedy when I know it's actually based on 'The Taming of the Shrew', just my two cents 
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I mean, remember when we could just get to a theatre and enjoy some live performances without needing a fancy screen or streaming it on our phones? And now they're making all this stuff available online 
like it's going out of style. But you know what's still good old school? 'Bacchae' on the Olivier stage, that's my jam 
I hope they don't mess it up with too much fancy production design and stuff... just let the play be itself, you know? And those musicals, oh man, Cole Porter's got nothing on some of our old-school show tunes from the 80s 
. Like, 'Bacchae' at the National Theatre is gonna be lit 
and I'm super excited to watch it from the comfort of my own home on NT at Home. And a Q&A with Indhu Rubasingham? Mind blown 
. I also love that they're showcasing different styles and genres like Pig Iron theatre company's dark, noire-inspired production - it just goes to show that there's something for everyone out there 
. Can't wait to binge-watch all these productions! 
But can we talk about how they're not even using social media to promote it? Like, come on! All these festivals and events are all over Instagram and TikTok and this iconic play just gets a vague announcement. It's like they want us to be all nostalgic for the good old days... 
What do you guys think is up with that?
. Meanwhile, I'm intrigued by the documentary '(La)Horde: Desire, Revolt and Refuge', which explores French collective (La)Horde's dance performances influenced by social media to strip clubs 
. The combination of dance, performance art, and social commentary sounds like a fascinating watch.
. And Clare Perkins leading a "raucous Greek chorus"? Give me a break. It's just gonna be a bunch of hipsters singing along to some ancient tunes while sipping on artisanal wine 
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. Pig Iron theatre company's cabaret sounds so dark and intense, I'm tempted to give it a try 
also heard they got cole porter's kiss me kate coming up which sounds like so much fun w/ adrian dunbar & stephanie j block - cant wait to see these actors bring the house down 
& btw isnt it wild that the arts community has no idea how many people are struggling to make ends meet
they gotta bring it to ur own space now lol what's wrong w/ a little catwalkin' though? love clare perkins and cole porter, btw
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. The documentary on Arte.tv, 'Trouble', sounds super intense and I love that it highlights each tense movement with close-ups 
. It's also nice to see a reunion production like 'The Twelfth Night Reunion' - it's always great to see familiar actors come together again 
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. The Twelfth Night Reunion is such a cool idea, gathering all those famous actors to share their memories 
. And can't wait to get my dance fix with '(La)Horde: Desire, Revolt and Refuge', sounds like a wild ride 
. The fact that they're exploring social media's influence on performance art is so relevant. 
And Pig Iron theatre company's cabaret inspired by Aimee Mann songs sounds like a total vibe 
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