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Category: Lockdown Treats

Posted on July 6, 2020July 5, 2020

Lockdown treat: The Show Must Go On

This blisteringly good version of ‘The Show Must Go On’, produced by Shaun McCourt, will get you right there

If you can, please support Mind here and Acting for Others here.

Posted on July 5, 2020July 5, 2020

Lockdown treat: The Greatest Wealth | 2020s: First, Do No Harm

The Old Vic’s night of monologues for the NHS was a top night, so I was pleased to see that The Greatest Wealth has continued onto new life. Here’s Bernadine Evaristo’s First, Do No Harm, performed by Sharon D Clarke for the 2020s. 

If you can, please consider supporting the Old Vic here

 

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Posted on July 2, 2020January 26, 2021

Lockdown treat: The Greatest Wealth | 2010s: The Nuchess

The Old Vic’s night of monologues for the NHS was a top night, so I was pleased to see that The Greatest Wealth was captured on film.
Here’s Seiriol Davis’s achingly moving The Nuchess, performed by Louise English for the 2010s. 

If you can, please consider supporting the Old Vic here

 

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Posted on June 25, 2020January 26, 2021

Lockdown treat: The Greatest Wealth | 2000s: Choice & Control

The Old Vic’s night of monologues for the NHS was a top night, so I was pleased to see that The Greatest Wealth was captured on film. Here’s Matilda Ibini’s Choice & Control, performed by Ruth Madeley for the 2000s. 

If you can, please consider supporting the Old Vic here

 

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Posted on June 19, 2020July 6, 2020

Lockdown treat: ‘Thank You Baked Potato’ from the West End

Matt Lucas’ ‘Thank You Baked Potato’ reaches its apotheosis with this West End frenzy

You can donate to Feed the NHS here

Posted on June 18, 2020January 26, 2021

Lockdown treat: The Greatest Wealth | 1990s: Family Room

The Old Vic’s night of monologues for the NHS was a top night, so I was pleased to see that The Greatest Wealth was captured on film. Here’s Courttia Newland’s Family Room, performed by Jade Anouka for the 1990s. 

If you can, please consider supporting the Old Vic here

 

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Posted on June 11, 2020January 26, 2021

Lockdown treat: The Greatest Wealth | 1980s: Speedy Gonzales

The Old Vic’s night of monologues for the NHS was a top night, so I was pleased to see that The Greatest Wealth was captured on film. Here’s Lolita Chakrabarti’s Speedy Gonzales, performed by Art Malik for the 1980s. 

If you can, please consider supporting the Old Vic here

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Posted on June 4, 2020January 26, 2021

Lockdown treat: The Greatest Wealth | 1970s: Sister Susan

The Old Vic’s night of monologues for the NHS was a top night, so I was pleased to see that The Greatest Wealth was captured on film. Here’s Moira Buffini’s Sister Susan, performed by Dervla Kirwan for the 1970s. 

If you can, please consider supporting the Old Vic here

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Posted on May 31, 2020June 2, 2020

My last (daily) lockdown treat: Marisha Wallace’s hope for ‘Tomorrow’

I’m winding down the daily postings now but I will fire up any particular lockdown treats that grab my especial attention. For now, though, Marisha Wallace’s gorgeous hope for ‘Tomorrow’

 

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Posted on May 31, 2020May 30, 2020

Lockdown treat: Paul Ready shares his Love in Isolation

Mr Michelle Terry gives us his beautifully eloquent Jaques

If you like this video, please think about supporting Shakespeare’s Globe by visiting here or donating via Text. To donate £20, £10 or £5, text GLOBE 20, GLOBE 10, or GLOBE 5 to 70460

 

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