Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the creative industry is highly affected because of the coronavirus lockdown. However, the internet has helped us to continue enjoying shows, theatres, concerts, and etc.
Many theatre companies, artists, and production teams are keeping the audiences entertain by premiering their past shows online and free. From Broadway, Bolshoi Theatre, Royal Opera House, National Theatre, English National Ballet, Aaron Kwok, and more companies, dancers, singers are presenting their stage shows online for free.
1. Macbeth
Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth' by Playing Shakespeare with Deutsche Bank has been streaming online today at 2 am (GMT+8). Don't worry, it is available to view until school to reopen in the UK.
2. Cats
Andrew Lloyd Webber, the amazing composer of musical theatre has decided to bring his popular theatrical productions for free every weekend on the YouTube channel 'The Show Must Go On'. One of the greatest hits, 'Cats' is going to stream on the channel on Mat 16 (Friday) at 2 am (GMT+8). The past shows are 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat', 'Jesus Christ Superstar' and 'The Phantom of the Opera'.
3. Moon Water
Sadler's Wells also announced that 'Moon Water' a dance theatre produced by Cloud Gate Dance Theatre is available to watch on their Facebook page from Friday, 16 May at 2.30 am (GMT+8). It will remain viewable for seven days on Facebook and YouTube.
The Art Venue Performing Arts Magazine is an online platform to connect people with performing arts. They share different genres of performing arts, shows, dance, concerts which are streaming online through their Facebook page. Follow their page to get further information and schedule of other shows.
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