Berkshire


<h2 class="wp-block-heading">THEATRE</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">LIVE STREAM: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://norden.farm/events/the-handlebards-present-romeo-and-juliet" target="_blank">Romeo &amp; Juliet</a>, Norden Farm, Thu 11 Feb</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Juliet-and-Romeo-colour-Photographer_-1000x666-1.jpg" alt="The Handlebards Romeo and Juliet" class="wp-image-32892" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Juliet-and-Romeo-colour-Photographer_-1000x666-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Juliet-and-Romeo-colour-Photographer_-1000x666-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Juliet-and-Romeo-colour-Photographer_-1000x666-1-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Juliet-and-Romeo-colour-Photographer_-1000x666-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Juliet-and-Romeo-colour-Photographer_-1000x666-1-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Juliet-and-Romeo-colour-Photographer_-1000x666-1-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Fuelled by cabin fever and with a bookshelf full of Shakespeare, The Handlebards did what they do best and created an unhinged and bonkers, laugh-out-loud version of <em>Romeo &amp; Juliet</em>. With music, mayhem and more costume changes than you can shake a spear at, this is a theatre show not to be missed when it&#8217;s livestreamed from Norden Farm in Maidenhead. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ON DEMAND: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.southhillpark.org.uk/events/the-strange-case-of-jekyll-hyde-on-demand/" target="_blank">The Strange Case Of Jekyll &amp; Hyde</a>, South Hill Park, </h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="908" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Blackeyed_JE2020-8192-WEB-e1611312563266.jpg" alt="Blackeyed Theatre Dr Jeckyll and Mr Hyde" class="wp-image-32890" /></figure>



<p>A fully staged performance of Blackeyed Theatre’s hugely acclaimed production,<em>The Strange Case Of Dr Jekyll &amp; Mr Hyde</em>, performed to a live audience at the Wilde Theatre in Bracknell on 18 September 2020. If you missed it live, here’s your chance to watch the performance – featured in The Guardian’s&nbsp;<em>‘Best Theatre to Watch Online’&nbsp;</em>andThe Times’&nbsp;<em>‘Best Live Arts to Stream’</em>– in the comfort of your own home.<br></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">LIVE STREAM: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The F Word (opens in a new tab)" href="http://progresstheatre.co.uk/2021-the-f-word" target="_blank">The F Word</a>, Progress Theatre, 27-30 Jan</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1080" height="1080" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-f-word-square.jpg" alt="the-f-word Progress Theatre" class="wp-image-32889" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-f-word-square.jpg 1080w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-f-word-square-300x300.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-f-word-square-500x500.jpg 500w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-f-word-square-150x150.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-f-word-square-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-f-word-square-525x525.jpg 525w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-f-word-square-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px" /></figure>



<p><em>The F Word</em> is a comedy-drama, originally produced for Edinburgh Fringe, now adapted for a streaming audience. You see, 17-year-old Jacob is dying and with his mate Tommy they plan to make the most of the time they have left together. This isn&#8217;t a story about death. It&#8217;s a story about life, friendship and a funeral. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ON DEMAND: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Picture of Dorian Grey on Demand (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.watermill.org.uk/the_picture_of_dorian_gray_online" target="_blank">The Picture of Dorian Grey</a>, The Watermill Theatre, 16-31 Mar</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Dorian-Grey-Watermikll-Theatre.jpg" alt="Dorian Grey Watermill Theatre" class="wp-image-32902" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Dorian-Grey-Watermikll-Theatre.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Dorian-Grey-Watermikll-Theatre-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Dorian-Grey-Watermikll-Theatre-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Dorian-Grey-Watermikll-Theatre-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Dorian-Grey-Watermikll-Theatre-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Dorian-Grey-Watermikll-Theatre-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Sharing the love, this new on-demand production of <em>The Picture of Dorian Gray</em> is co-produced by the Oxford Playhouse, The Barn Theatre, Lawrence Batley Theatre, New Wolsey theatre and Theatre Clwyd, with 20 partner venues benefitting from ticket sales – including The Watermill in Bagnor. It stars Fionn Whitehead (<em>Dunkirk</em>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<em>Bandersnatch</em>, who will play the titular role.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ONE DEMAND: <a href="https://www.creationtheatre.co.uk/whats-on/grimm-tales/?dm_i=1WXH,76SVK,UG6526,T4IK6,1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Grimm Tales for Fragile Times and Broken People (opens in a new tab)">Grimm Tales for Fragile Times and Broken People</a>, Creation Theatre, 28 Jan – 14 Feb</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Grimm-Tales-Creation-Theatre.jpg" alt="Grimm Tales Creation Theatre" class="wp-image-32901" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Grimm-Tales-Creation-Theatre.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Grimm-Tales-Creation-Theatre-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Grimm-Tales-Creation-Theatre-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Grimm-Tales-Creation-Theatre-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Grimm-Tales-Creation-Theatre-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Grimm-Tales-Creation-Theatre-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Creation&nbsp;Theatre have been producing brilliant virtual shows throughout the pandemic. And they&#8217;re back with the brand new show&nbsp;<em><a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://muddystilettos.us6.list-manage.com/track/click?u=93558b84f98aba3405d3ece7e&amp;id=3cd3aeecc9&amp;e=67708c15c2" target="_blank">Grimm Tales for Fragile Times &amp; Broken People</a>&nbsp;</em>(rather timely, don’t you think?). It&#8217;s running from 28 Jan – 14 Feb, £20 per device.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">ON DEMAND: <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Fidelio (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.garsingtonopera.org/at-home" target="_blank">Fidelio in Concert</a>, Garsington Opera At Home, until 22 Apr</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="488" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/garsington-opera.jpg" alt="garsington-opera" class="wp-image-32903" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/garsington-opera.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/garsington-opera-300x146.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/garsington-opera-720x351.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/garsington-opera-150x73.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/garsington-opera-768x375.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/garsington-opera-900x439.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The bucolic Wormsley Estate is back in action with a series of performances of Beethoven’s&nbsp;<em>Fidelio</em>, last performed by Garsington Opera to great critical acclaim at the Philharmonie in Paris in 2016. With themes of oppression, isolation and hope, it’s perfect for the times.&nbsp;</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">WEST END </h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="The Three Sisters (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntathome" target="_blank">The Three Sisters</a>, The National Theatre At Home</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="562" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-cast-of-three-sisters-1000.jpg" alt="the-cast-of-three-sisters-1000" class="wp-image-32905" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-cast-of-three-sisters-1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-cast-of-three-sisters-1000-300x169.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-cast-of-three-sisters-1000-720x405.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-cast-of-three-sisters-1000-150x84.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-cast-of-three-sisters-1000-768x432.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/the-cast-of-three-sisters-1000-900x506.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>It’s Netflix for National Theatre fans. With a star-studded back catalogue of hit shows, the National Theatre At Home gives you access to some of those productions to watch on-demand. The current selection includes Three Sisters (pictured), Amadeus, Medea and the Young Vic’s award-winning Yerma, as well as its panto, Dick Whittington. Viewers can pay a monthly subscription to access the whole catalogue, or rent productions individually.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Lungs, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Old Vic In Camera (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.oldvictheatre.com/whats-on/2020/old-vic-in-camera" target="_blank">Old Vic In Camera</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Lung-Old-Vic-In-Camera-Clare-Foy-and-Matt-Smith.jpg" alt="Lung Old Vic In Camera Clare Foy and Matt Smith" class="wp-image-32907" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Lung-Old-Vic-In-Camera-Clare-Foy-and-Matt-Smith.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Lung-Old-Vic-In-Camera-Clare-Foy-and-Matt-Smith-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Lung-Old-Vic-In-Camera-Clare-Foy-and-Matt-Smith-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Lung-Old-Vic-In-Camera-Clare-Foy-and-Matt-Smith-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Lung-Old-Vic-In-Camera-Clare-Foy-and-Matt-Smith-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Lung-Old-Vic-In-Camera-Clare-Foy-and-Matt-Smith-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>The Old Vic&nbsp;led the way last year&nbsp;by live streaming performances that were actually being performed live. More shows will be announced later this year as part of its In Camera series, but until then watch an encore of some of last year&#8217;s productions. Book up for <em>Lungs</em> with Claire Foy and Matt Smith – <em>available 27-29 Jan.</em></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Shakespeare's Globe TV (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.globeplayer.tv/" target="_blank">Shakespeare&#8217;s Globe TV</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="666" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Duchess-of-Malfi-Gemma-Arterton.jpg" alt="Duchess-of-Malfi Gemma Arterton" class="wp-image-32908" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Duchess-of-Malfi-Gemma-Arterton.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Duchess-of-Malfi-Gemma-Arterton-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Duchess-of-Malfi-Gemma-Arterton-720x480.jpg 720w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Duchess-of-Malfi-Gemma-Arterton-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Duchess-of-Malfi-Gemma-Arterton-768x511.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/Duchess-of-Malfi-Gemma-Arterton-788x525.jpg 788w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>If you&#8217;re in home schooling hell, this pretty much ticks all the boxes – english, drama and a bit of history too. So shut the exercise books and spend the afternoon on the sofa. Shakespeare’s Globe has a packed online catalogue of productions available to rent, including Michelle Terry as <em>Hamlet</em>, Gemma Arterton in <em>The Duchess of Malfi</em> and <em>A Midsummer Night&#8217;s Dream</em>, to name a few. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://www.disneyplus.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Hamilton The Musical (opens in a new tab)">Hamilton The Musical</a>, Disney+</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="717" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/hamilton-1-1.jpg" alt="hamilton The Musical Disney+" class="wp-image-32906" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/hamilton-1-1.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/hamilton-1-1-300x215.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/hamilton-1-1-697x500.jpg 697w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/hamilton-1-1-150x108.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/hamilton-1-1-768x551.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2021/01/hamilton-1-1-732x525.jpg 732w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>If you haven’t signed up to&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="https://www.disneyplus.com/" target="_blank">Disney+</a>&nbsp;yet, now is the time as&nbsp;<em>Hamilton The Musical</em>&nbsp;is available exclusively on the streaming service. If you don’t know already (erm, where have you been?) the smash-hit Broadway musical follows the journey of Alexander Hamilton, one of the founding fathers of the United States and is told entirely through hip hop and rap. It’s breathtakingly brilliant (you’ll love it even if you’re anti-musicals), so definitely worth a watch as a ticket would set you back £100+ to see it at the theatre. This is a more wallet-friendly £5.99!</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">COMEDY</h2>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><a href="https://sohotheatreondemand.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Soho Theatre On Demand (opens in a new tab)">Soho Theatre On Demand</a></h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="667" src="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/07/jen-brister-comedy.jpg" alt="comedian Jen Brister wearing yellow sat under a yellow flower hoop" class="wp-image-22536" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/07/jen-brister-comedy.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/07/jen-brister-comedy-150x100.jpg 150w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/07/jen-brister-comedy-300x200.jpg 300w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/07/jen-brister-comedy-768x512.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/berkshire/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2019/07/jen-brister-comedy-720x480.jpg 720w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /></figure>



<p>Who&#8217;s in need of a laugh right now? I&#8217;d take a snigger, if I&#8217;m honest. Panic not, <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="Soho Theatre On Demand (opens in a new tab)" href="https://sohotheatreondemand.com/" target="_blank">Soho Theatre On Demand</a> is streaming to bring you comedy on tap. Well, one demand to be exact. Jen Brister, Joel Dommett, Josie Long and Shappi Khorsandi are among the many talents available online for living room LOLS. Plus Richard Blackwood&#8217;s stand-up show Typical will be available from 24 Feb.</p>



<p><em><strong>Fast forward to fun times in real life. <a rel="noreferrer noopener" aria-label="here's what you should be booking in 2021 (opens in a new tab)" href="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/things-to-do/whats-on-berkshire-2021/" target="_blank">Here&#8217;s what you should be booking in 2021</a></strong></em></p>


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