The Streaming Archive

Hamlet

Dir. Kenny Leon

From The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon featuring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (“Slave Play”) in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia (“Hadestown”).

A Man for All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Four

Dir. Hugh Wooldridge

Part two of Sir Trevor Nunn’s Shakespeare masterclass featuring Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and more. Critically acclaimed theater director Trevor Nunn shares a lifetime of insight with his deeply personal relationship with William Shakespeare’s canon of work. Nunn directs selected scenes and shares his techniques from Shakespeare's plays in this exclusive masterclass, performed by some of Britain's greatest actors - Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and recent graduate actors Rowan Robinson and Charlie Norton. In the second part of his master class, Nunn discusses his theories on Shakespeare as an actor and Dame Judi Dench performs Viola’s Act 2 Scene 2 monologue from Twelfth Night.

Andy Serkis

Dir. Alex Anderson

For decades actor and director Andy Serkis has been at the cutting edge of how the movements and expressions of the human body can merge with animation to create creatures of myth and the imagination, from ''King Kong'' and Caesar from ''Planet of the Apes'' to Tolkien’s Gollum in ''The Lord of the Rings.'' He talks to Akram about his early days acting in theatre repertory where he learned how physicality connects with the body’s emotional center and about the intricate technique of performance capture - the egalitarian 21st-century actor's tool where any actor can play anything. He also discusses the freedoms that great movie directors like Peter Jackson and Mike Leigh have given him as an actor, and remembers his first experiences directing films himself.

A Man for All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Three

Dir. Hugh Wooldridge

Part three of Sir Trevor Nunn’s Shakespeare masterclass featuring Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and more. Critically acclaimed theater director Trevor Nunn shares a lifetime of insight with his deeply personal relationship with William Shakespeare’s canon of work. Nunn directs selected scenes and shares his techniques from Shakespeare's plays in this exclusive masterclass, performed by some of Britain's greatest actors - Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and recent graduate actors Rowan Robinson and Charlie Norton. In the third section of his master class, Nunn discusses Shakespeare’s famed sonnets, the inspiration behind the play Hamlet, and the intricacies of his play Measure for Measure. Charlie Norton, a recent London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art graduate, works with Trevor Nunn and performs Shakespeare’s Sonnet 130. This is followed by Nunn working on Isabella’s Act 2 Scene 4 monologue from Measure for Measure, with a recent graduate of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, Rowan Robinson.

Prejudice and Passion

Dir. Glen Milner

Choreographer Carlos Pons Guerra is known for his bold and humorous works exploring gender and identity. Follow along as he rehearses for his dark comic tale, ''O! Maria,'' that blends Spanish culture with provocative themes of bondage. Meanwhile, Carlos also tackles a new challenge - choreographing a children's production for Birmingham Rep, inspired by two male penguins raising a baby. Can he find mainstream acceptance for his avant-garde vision?

A Man for All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Four

Dir. Hugh Wooldridge

Sit in on a Shakespeare masterclass hosted by renowned theater director Sir Trevor Nunn featuring Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and more. Critically acclaimed theater director Trevor Nunn shares a lifetime of insight with his deeply personal relationship with William Shakespeare’s canon of work. Nunn directs selected scenes and shares his techniques from Shakespeare's plays in this exclusive masterclass, performed by some of Britain's greatest actors - Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and recent graduate actors Rowan Robinson and Charlie Norton.

Van Gogh: Painted with Words

Dir. Andrew Hutton

Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr.Strange, Sherlock) stars as Vincent Van Gogh in this captivating blend of theater and documentary. A seamless blend of theatrical storytelling and historical insight, ''Van Gogh: Painted with Words'' reveals the tumultuous life of the Dutch painter with fascinating detail. Cumberbatch effortlessly portrays Van Gogh, revealing hidden dimensions of the painter's complex psyche. Based on years of research, every word he speaks was meticulously sourced from Van Gogh's extensive writings and correspondence with his brother Theo, offering an authentic portrayal of the artist's innermost thoughts and struggles. This film explores how Van Gogh's art impacted himself and the world.

A Man for All Time: Shakespeare Masterclass - Part Four

Dir. Hugh Wooldridge

The final installation of Sir Trevor Nunn’s Shakespeare masterclass featuring Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and more. Critically acclaimed theater director Trevor Nunn shares a lifetime of insight with his deeply personal relationship with William Shakespeare’s canon of work. Nunn directs selected scenes and shares his techniques from Shakespeare's plays in this exclusive masterclass, performed by some of Britain's greatest actors - Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and recent graduate actors Rowan Robinson and Charlie Norton. In the final section of his master class, Trevor Nunn breaks down Romeo and Juliet, discusses his favorite plays, and shares his theories about Shakespeare’s final masterpiece. This section features Romeo and Juliet’s first meeting performed by Charlie Norton and Rowan Robinson, and this unique masterclass concludes with Dame Judi Dench reciting Prospero’s farewell from The Tempest.

Macbeth Q&a with David Tennant and Cush Jumbo

Dir. Max Webster

Cush Jumbo and David Tennant sit down for a lively Q&A that celebrates their shared love of Shakespare, with plenty of laughs along the way. Ahead of their production of Macbeth at London's Donmar Warehouse, the actors answer questions about their favorite plays and characters. They also share practical tips for studying Shakespeare, as well as their heated opinions on topics like clapping in the cinema and chocolate on popcorn. Watch this Q&A before you watch Macbeth, starring Cush Jumbo and David Tennant. "

Shakespeare Masterclass (shortened)

Dir. Hugh Wooldridge

Join acclaimed Shakespeare director Trevor Nunn for an intimate Shakespeare Master Class joined Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and more. Critically acclaimed theater director Trevor Nunn shares a lifetime of insight with his deeply personal relationship with William Shakespeare’s canon of work. Nunn directs selected scenes and shares his techniques from Shakespeare's plays in this exclusive masterclass, performed by some of Britain's greatest actors - Dame Judi Dench, Roger Allam, and recent graduate actors Rowan Robinson and Charlie Norton. This is a shortened version of a longer masterclass. To watch the full master class watch A Man For All Time: Shakespeare Master Class parts 1 through 4.

Hamlet

Dir. Kenny Leon

From The Public Theater’s Free Shakespeare in the Park at The Delacorte Theater in Central Park, experience this Shakespearean classic directed by Tony Award winner Kenny Leon featuring Tony Award nominee Ato Blankson-Wood (“Slave Play”) in the title role and Solea Pfeiffer as Ophelia (“Hadestown”).

Yellow Face

Enjoy Tony winner David Henry Hwang’s comedy starring Daniel Dae Kim as an Asian American playwright who protests “yellowface” casting in the musical “Miss Saigon” only to mistakenly cast a white actor as the Asian lead in his own play.