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17 December 2020

Until Government restrictions are lifted, we won't be able to experience London's arts and culture as physically as we might like.

However, you can still experience inspiring and exhilarating London comedy, theatre, film, dance, poetry, music and more, all from the comfort of your own home.

Please consider donating to help your favourite cultural venues. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Note: The list below includes free and paid for content.

Almeida Theatre

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Watch Nine Lessons and Carols, a play about connection and isolation, about lighting a candle to see us through the longest night, about what we hold on to when we cannot hold each other.

Barbican

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Read, watch and listen to an eclectic curation of podcasts, playlists, long read articles and recorded live performances from the iconic multi-arts venue.

Christmas at the (Snow) Globe

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This December, Sandi Toksvig and her merry company bring laughter, carols and the joy of Christmas from the Globe Theatre straight to your home with a very festive film premiere. Accessible from 21 December to 5 January 2021.

The Comedy Store Live

The Comedy Store - Comedy - visitlondon.com

The doors are shut but you can access hours of world-class stand-up comedy, complete with all the heckles, put-downs and infamous electric Comedy Store atmosphere.

Profits will be split between the performers and the upkeep of the world-famous London venue until they can re-open. Access until 31January 2021.

Donmar Warehouse

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Watch the star-studded premiere of LOOKING A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS! With Minnie Driver, Imelda Staunton and Paul Chahidi. Streamed for free by the Donmar Warehouse until Tuesday 5 January 2021.

Film at home

BFI at Home

The British Film Institute have put together a brilliant list of ways to engage with film from home this winter. From free virtual filmmaking club for 8 to 11 year olds to a special Q&A with Richard Curtis discussing the quintessential London Christmas film Love Actually.

Museum of London

Roman London history - free gallery | Museum of London

Fancy some deep delves into London’s history?



Discover Roman life in Londinium, warm up with tales of the Great Fire and reflect on London’s role as the world city of culture it is today.

National Theatre at home

National Theatre at Home during lockdown | On YouTube April to July 2020

The all-new National Theatre at Home is a streaming service offering world class theatre available to watch anytime, anywhere

National Poetry Library

About us | National Poetry Library

Did you know you can become an online member to gain access to the largest public collection of modern poetry in the world?

It's free to sign up for their eloans service, after which you can borrow two items at a time from the collection.

Roundhouse

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We may not be able to experience the buzz of a live performance right now, but the Roundhouse in Camden has curated a fascinating mix of digital content with films, podcasts, workshops and recorded performances.

Royal Court Playwright’s Podcasts

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Playwright Simon Stephens talks to some of the world's leading playwrights about their lives, their work, and their relationships with the Royal Court theatre in west London.

Royal Opera House

The Nutcracker (2019) — Cinemas — Royal Opera House

Stream festive family favourites like The Nutcracker, the Royal Opera Christmas Concert and Puccini’s La bohème and fill your dark evenings with classy culture.

Unicorn Theatre

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Huddle is a moving tale of a daddy penguin and his new chick learning how to thrive in spite of the odds. This Christmas digital theatre experience for ages 2 - 5, uses instrumental music and beautiful hand-drawn animation to bring this atmospheric, snow-filled story to life.

Available to stream until Sunday 13 February 2021.

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