Pick of the Day 7/4/20
Happy Tuesday morning everybody. Once again we’re rounding up our picks of the online content for you to WATCH, LISTEN to or to get involved with if you feel the urge to CREATE. As always, you can share anything which you find in the comments below, and we would love to see what you make @rgsdrama on Twitter. Have a great day, and stay safe.
WATCH
We have three recommendations for you today.
For younger viewers
Timpson: The Musical. Two warring houses. One ancient grudge. A whole lot of shoes. Can the warring houses of Montashoe and Keypulet be united by a pair of star-crossed lovers? Journey to Victorian London where Monty Montashoe and Keeleigh Keypulet, two young inventors bursting with ambition, strive to break free from the confines of their parents and follow their dreams all the way to the 50th annual ‘Invention Convention’!
For the whole famliy
Oklahoma! is the quintessential American musical. A Rodgers and Hammerstein show set against the backdrop of the founding of a new state. In a production by National Theatre, London, Oklahoma! is invigorated with historical context and deeper meaning to provide a full musical experience for people who have been raised humming its tunes all the way to theatrical newcomers. Directed by Trevor Nunn, choreographed by Susan Stroman, and starring Hugh Jackman, this revival catches the spirit of the original in a unique and compelling way.
Watch it here with a free trial
For 16+ ONLY
There’s no way around it, Fleabag on stage is both utter genius and utter filth. Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s hit TV show started life as an Edinburgh Fringe show originally, and last year she re-adapted it for the stage and took it to sold-out audiences in London and on Broadway.
Now you can rent it, in exchange for a small, medium or large donation to charity. For every rental of Fleabag, you’re contributing to charities dedicated to supporting those affected by Covid-19 pandemic.
35% will be sent to the National Emergency Trust supporting the most vulnerable in society.
35% will be sent to NHS Charities Together supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for COVID-19 patients.
15% will be sent to Acting For Others who distribute to people struggling across the theatre sector.
15% will be kept for the Fleabag Support Fund.
LISTEN
Radio is the great overlooked artform, but is thriving currently as it is barely affected by performers being in different rooms. The Financial Times have collated some of the best and brightest new radio dramas on their website here
CREATE
It’s day 4 of the online version of the National Student Drama Festival, and here is their programme of free online events, which you can access here:
Open Online Theatre have started creating a huge, open submission work through their website. Anyone and everyone can contribute, and it builds the work into a new piece of theatre.
Check out all the details and get involved here