We’re a few weeks in now, and the UK like the rest of the world is still in the grips of the coronavirus lockdown.
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.
See Jane Eyre for the final time
It’s the last chance for theatre fans to catch The National Theatre’s acclaimed production of Jane Eyre, directed by Sally Cookson, with the live stream due to disappear from YouTube tomorrow. It’s the second production in the series after One Man, Two Guvnors, with Treasure Island due to take its place tomorrow.
Discover a brief history of burlesque
The Hippodrome has launched Lola’s In Your Lounge, a new series transporting viewers to a London cabaret bar indoors. This evening, Tempest Rose will deliver a history of burlesque with an evening of performances. The series are free for everyone over 18, so settle in and discover something new .
Revisit a classic Radiohead gig
Each week, Radiohead have pledged to upload footage from a classic gig onto their YouTube channel. First up, it was a storming, Kid A-heavy show from Dublin in 2000, which is still available online. The band haven’t confirmed what the next video will be, or when exactly it’ll land, but the last one was at 10pm on a Wednesday, so keep an eye out this evening.
Tune in for the The Baby Show Live
A weekly series for new and expecting parents has been launched online, with experts sharing advice and giving tips during lockdown through the virtual The Baby Show Live series. Tune in from 8pm to hear a talk from author Siobhan Miller, who gives a talk on staying healthy at home during pregnancy from 8pm.
