We’re weeks into it now, and the UK like the rest of the world will be in coronavirus lockdown for a while longer.
Things are tough out there, but there’s a silver lining – the UK’s cultural output has moved online, and millions of us have been tuning in for theatre shows, live comedy and art exhibitions from our sofas.
Nightlife, too, has been making its way into people’s homes through virtual club nights, and people are finding ways of enjoying live music during testing times.
These are our top picks of the things to get up to online today – make sure to check out our main guide for things to keep yourself occupied with at home, too.
Tune in for a Royal Albert Home concert
The Royal Albert Hall, which hosted its first ever concert in front of an empty auditorium on Friday, continues its live-stream series this week. Singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop will be performing from her own home from 7.30pm this evening, delivering a set of enchanting folk rock.
Join Lin-Manuel Miranda on a brand new chat show
Musical theatre icon Lin-Manuel Miranda is taking part in a new online series this evening, joining Hamilton original West End cast member Giles Terera's new show for a virtual chin wag. While Giles Terera Meets… is aimed at Mountview drama school students, the chat will be free to watch online for fans around the world from 6pm.
Watch a classic The National gig from the archives
Each Monday night, American band The National are hosting what they’ve called “An Exciting Communal Event”. So far, it’s been a mix of classic live sets from the archives — the most recent was their superb set at Primavera Sound in 2014. Tune in from 10pm to see more.
Take a pub quiz with The Pembury Tavern
Hackney boozer the Pembury Tavern – now under the stewardship of Five Points Brewing Company – is going online for its weekly pub quiz. Tune into the pub’s Instagram Live at 7pm to get involved, with three winners (picked randomly from the highest scores) each receiving a pair of tickets to a Five Points brewery tour.
