“Yeah being in lockdown really made me appreciate the nuance and beauty of Shakespeare…”

Bullshit, Karen. Bull. Shit 🙄

Sure, Hamlet is a classic. But there’s all that murder. And all that backstabbing. And frankly, we don’t need those heavy heavy feels right now...

In this episode of our Virtually There series we’re delivering modern theatre straight to your peepers. So you can pretend you’re in your own private box and not in your pants on the sofa.

Theatre but without the faff. We’ve got three productions for you. They’re all from smaller indie companies or modern playwrights.

There’s not a ‘thou art’ or overpriced ice cream in sight 🍦

First up, feast your eyes on a Chucky-looking mechanical baby the size of a double decker bus…

You’ll never sleep again 👀

Mind the Gap is a disability theatre company. They did a collab with Walk the Plank and Emergency Exit Arts, and to celebrate their anniversary the trio will drop their performance, ZARA.

It’s basically a massive outdoor theatre event with 3D projections, a cast of over 100, and tanks (fo real). It tells the story of a disabled mother and her fight to protect her child. Watch it here.

“Gerry Adam has disguised himself as a newborn baby and successfully infiltrated my family home”...

Eric Miller is a Belfast Loyalist who’s convinced that his newborn granddaughter is Gerry Adams (a republican politician) 🍼 This play by David Ireland started life at the Royal Court in London then transferred to New York and finally landed in Dublin. It’s called Cyprus Avenue and you can catch it here.

“Grab the night by its nipples and go flirt with someone.”

Yes Ma'am 👍

Phoebe Waller-Bridge brought us the masterpiece that is Fleabag. If you haven’t seen it (stop everything and watch), it’s about navigating life and love in London while grieving and hurting. The TV series started out on the stage. But Waller-Bridge brought it back after the series ended and it obvs sold out in minutes.

But there is a way to get it in your peepers for the low low price of £4... The production is being streamed via Soho Theatre. Donations will go towards those fighting COVID-19 and those in the theatre community who are struggling financially.

This one’s a keeper - hit the Lucky button then save this trip for a happier time 💚