How to enjoy the arts at home
Last updated: 23 April, 2020
It’s important to be able to access the arts (music, theatre, opera, film, poetry and dance) at home:
to keep entertained
for physical and mental wellbeing
to stay in touch with the arts world
What you need
a PC, Mac, tablet or smartphone
access to wifi
Top tips
Music
Sofar Sounds are bringing live music gigs to your sofa
check out Ronnie Scott’s Jazz recordings
Isolate Live is supporting musicians and giving them a live platform
London Symphony Orchestra have created an online schedule of performances
Opera
try a Marquee TV subscription for dance, opera and theatre on demand
Royal Opera House are offering online ballet and opera
for a range of different operas there is Opera Vision
Helsinki Opera have brought their offering online
Dance
learn how to dance salsa, cha cha or waltz with Step by Step
watch performances by Northern ballet
Sadler’s Wells theatre has set up a Digital Stage
Motionhouse dance-theatre company are airing their productions
Film
HOME Manchester are offering online films for members
for any Secret Cinema fans, they’re still taking place from your couch
you can host a Netflix Party and invite friends to watch a film together
Storyhouse are providing free access to films
Theatre
visit the Globe Theatre for Shakespeare’s plays
Broadway fans can get their fix on Broadway HD
Soho Theatre is currently streaming Fleabag
National Theatre Live are streaming their productions online
if speed theatre is your thing, try out 1448 UK
Gateshead International Festival of Theatre is virtual this year
Poetry and Literature
hear a Sonnet a day read by Sir Patrick Stewart
for budding writers, you could try a poetry challenge
Audible are offering free audiobooks
Arts Festivals
The Social Distancing Festival boasts a showcase of theatre, dance and music
Virtual Design Festival is bringing a mix of arts to online
The BBC are making sure that we can still access Culture in Quarantine
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