The Best Theatre to Stream This Month

Top Theatre Picks for This Month

This month, theatre enthusiasts have a range of exciting productions to stream. Here are some top picks:

David Harewood in Othello

David Harewood reprises his role as Othello in a new West End production, bringing profound depth to the part. This production is now available on Marquee TV. Harewood previously played Othello at the National Theatre nearly 30 years ago, becoming the first black actor to take on the role.

Mrs Warren's Profession

Imelda Staunton and her daughter Bessie Carter star in this revival of George Bernard Shaw's 1893 drama about morality and hypocrisy. The production is available on NT at Home.

The Olivier Awards

The Olivier Awards have returned to the BBC after more than 20 years. The ceremony, hosted by Nick Mohammed, features performances from various shows, including Paddington: The Musical and The Phantom of the Opera. Catch up on iPlayer.

The Last Five Years

Rachel Zegler and Ben Platt star in this 25th-anniversary concert of Jason Robert Brown's two-hander, The Last Five Years. The production is available on album.

Henry IV Parts One and Two

Enjoy Roger Allam's Falstaff at Shakespeare's Globe or Antony Sher's performance at the RSC. Both productions are available on GlobePlayer and Marquee TV, respectively.

The Shark Is Broken

This behind-the-scenes comedy about Steven Spielberg's Jaws is available on BroadwayHD.

The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals

StarKid's horror comedy, The Guy Who Didn't Like Musicals, is available for free on YouTube.

Nanny

This comedy musical about actor-nannies is set to air on BBC Radio 4 on May 21.