Children's theatre
Hottest front-room seats: the best theatre and dance to watch online
From live streams of new plays to classics from the archive, here are some of the top shows online now or coming soon
Chris Wiegand Stage editor
11, Apr, 2021 @9:16 AM
Regent’s Park Open Air theatre to launch summer season with Romeo and Juliet
Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Carousel will also be staged along with two children’s plays as industry begins to reopen
Chris Wiegand
08, Apr, 2021 @10:32 AM
The Snow Queen review – whirl through Scarborough's winter wonderland
Polly Lister plays umpteen parts in this spirited Hans Christian Andersen adaptation filmed at Stephen Joseph theatre
Chris Wiegand
06, Jan, 2021 @9:26 AM
The Listies: the 10 funniest things we have ever seen (on the internet)
We asked funny folk for links that make them laugh. For children’s comedy duo Richard Higgins and Matt Kelly, it involves laughing at kids as much as with them
The Listies
30, Dec, 2020 @4:30 PM
The snow must go on: top theatre shows to watch online this Christmas
Andrew Lincoln is Ebenezer Scrooge and Mother Christmas steps into the spotlight ... there are plenty of festive treats to watch at home this winter
Chris Wiegand
18, Dec, 2020 @6:34 PM
Bluey's Big Play: Australia's favourite cartoon puppy finally makes her way to the stage
A theatrical adaptation of the beloved children’s TV show is about to premiere after a long, Covid-interrupted journey
Walter Marsh
15, Dec, 2020 @4:30 PM
'We never looked back!' Filskit's fabulous 10-year adventure in theatre
Their inventive family shows have covered the climate crisis, the brain and, now, the Covid-19 pandemic. The mischievous trio discuss their story so far
Chris Wiegand
15, Dec, 2020 @10:29 AM
The Magic of Christmas review – Clare Grogan steps in to help Santa find his way
Filmed at Pitlochry when a live show was prevented, Elizabeth Newman’s charming adventure channels star power to rescue festive spirit
Mark Fisher
10, Dec, 2020 @8:00 PM
Can't get to the theatre this Christmas? Open an online advent calendar
Until theatre lovers can experience that alchemy on stage again, this initiative is one way to brighten up the month for those who can’t visit a venue
Chris Wiegand
02, Dec, 2020 @3:12 PM
Here's one I made earlier: Blue Peter daredevil Peter Duncan's DIY panto
The former children’s TV presenter has made a festive spectacular with friends and family. It’s Jack and the Beanstalk – filmed in his own back garden
Sam Wollaston
01, Dec, 2020 @4:09 PM
Reach for the Stars review – high-flying heroines take children to infinity and beyond
The Little Angel theatre’s inspirational show uses dance, rap and puppets to tell real and fictional tales about trailblazing female astronauts
Chris Wiegand
16, Nov, 2020 @12:12 PM
Play-Along Plink and Boo review – circus duo upend gender bias
Build yourself a cosy den and make your own props for an imaginative, stereotype-busting home theatre experience that can’t be confined
Chris Wiegand
11, Nov, 2020 @12:08 PM
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