Isolation Entertainment from Around the World
Keep entertained this Lockdown!
Below is a list of Streaming Services online, right now to make sure you have your theatre fix, even if you can't get to a theatre! This is not a complete list of everything on around the world, and Holden Street Theatres is not producing any of these products, this is simply a list of theatre shows you can access online to keep you excited about theatre. We would also like to give a little extra publicity to these amazing companies striving to keep the arts industry thriving during the COVID-19 crisis.
Checkout the list below.
If you have any further questions about the content please contact the creators of the services directly.
Stay in With State (State Theatre Company South Australia)
The South Australian State Theatre Company has a range of videos to keep you learning more about theatre including Q&As, behind the scenes videos and even some Zoom backgrounds.
Available Now
Cost: Free
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is streaming a huge range of performances on their YouTube channel for free. Their mission is to share their music with you, even if you can't join them in the concert hall. You can also donate to the MSO if you so desire.
Available Now
Cost: Free, donations accepted
The Sydney Opera House is putting up a huge range of on demand and live performances and talks for you to browse through. With an impressive line up of music, dance, opera and family content they are sure to have something for you!
Available Now
Cost: Free
The Sydney Theatre Company has a huge range of monologues online for you to watch. With some massive stars including Tim Minchin and Hugo Weaving performing monologues from Hamlet, Mia Wasikowska with an excerpt from Lord of the Flies and many more they have something for everyone. Checkout the great list now.
Available Now
Cost: Free
The Australian Ballet is hosting a new ballet from their archive every two weeks. With some beautiful pieces streaming through the year catch them while you can.
Cost: Free
Opera Australia is here to satiate your operatic needs with not only full live performances on Sydney Harbour but with behind the scenes videos, a conversations series and the best of Dame Joan Sutherland as well. With these wonderful performances including Madame Butterfly, La Traviata and Aida up for free its worth while watching right now.
Available Now
Cost: Free
The Children's Theater of Cincinnati
The Children's Theater of Cincinnati have put together a some excellent online resources to keep the kids entertained and educated this season. With full productions available to watch as well as learning resources, talks and activities it will keep the kids entertained for hours.
Available Now
Cost: Free
Sea Wall written by Simon Stephens is a monologue performed by Andrew Scott (Sherlock, Fleabag) in an intimate portrayal of a man dealing with loss. Currently streaming on YouTube it is a powerful piece of theatre not to be missed.
Available Now
Cost Free
Shakespeare's Globe has a huge number of clips available to watch for free on their YouTube Channel, you can head to their website and purchase entire plays to watch.
Cost: YouTube content Free, Website content various
