Fringe-Inspired Favourites
Where theatre dares to be different.
Lose yourself in this collection inspired by the Edinburgh Fringe, where new talent, fresh perspectives and unexpected stories take centre stage.
Take in the
bold
daring
unmissable
From Fringe-born hits like Fleabag and Kin, to leading stars from film, drama, comedy and theatre who first found their feet there, discover the stories, talent and creativity that continue to shape British theatre.
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Vanya
Movie + 9 extras
Andrew Scott (Fleabag) brings multiple characters to life in Simon Stephens’ (The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time) radical new version of Chekhov’s Uncle Vanya. Filmed live during its sold-out run in London’s West End.
What is Vanya about?
Hopes, dreams, and regrets are thrust in...
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Ķīn
Movie + 9 extras
In 1932, Leah and her family escaped persecution and embarked on a journey from Yemen to Palestine.
Ninety years later, her grandson Amit Lahav (Artistic Director of Gecko) reflects on the life-changing decision his family made to flee and build a better life.
This powerful piece of physica...
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Chewing Gum Dreams
Movie + 6 extras
Meet Tracey Gordon. Friendship, sex, UK garage, school, teachers, periods, emergency contraception, raves, tampons, white boys, God, money. Friendship.
The more she learns about the world the less she understands. Michaela Coel plays Tracey in this one-woman play that recalls the last days of in...
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Dr. Strangelove
Movie + 9 extras
Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.
When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one ec...
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Underdog: The Other Other Brontë
Movie + 11 extras
Reader, I think you know who is most quotable.
Charlotte Brontë has a confession about how one sister became an idol, and the other became known as the third sister. You know the one. No, not that one. The other, other one… Anne.
This is not a story about well-behaved women.
This is a story ab...
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People, Places & Things
Movie + 10 extras
Emma was having the time of her life. Now she’s in rehab. Her first step is to admit that she has a problem. But the problem isn’t with Emma, it’s with everything else. She needs to tell the truth. But she’s smart enough to know that there’s no such thing. When intoxication feels like the only wa...
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Judi Dench & Ian McKellen in conversation with Jim Carter
Two of the greatest names in British theatre come together for a rare and unmissable evening on the Olivier stage.
Judi Dench and Ian McKellen share an intimate glimpse into their remarkable careers, in conversation with fellow actor and friend Jim Carter.
Join us in celebrating a lifetime of p...
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Mosquitoes
Movie + 9 extras
In 2008, as the Large Hadron Collider searches for the Higgs boson, tragedy throws two sisters together. The collision threatens them all with chaos.
Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams play the sisters in this drama from writer Lucy Kirkwood.
Originally commissioned by Manhattan Theatre Club...
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The Boy with Two Hearts
Movie + 8 extras
Herat, Afghanistan, 2000.
When a young mother speaks out against the Taliban, she and her husband are forced to flee their home and country with their three sons. Embarking on a long and terrifying journey across Russia and through Europe, they seek final refuge in the UK.
But, as their eld... -
All of Us
Movie + 9 extras
Jess has a great life: a job she loves, a sharp sense of humour and a close group of friends. When austerity threatens the world she has worked hard to build, Jess makes a stand to protect those she holds most dear.
Inspired by real life experiences of disabled people in the UK, All of Us capt... -
Ian McKellen on Stage
Movie + 7 extras
With stories and anecdotes from his illustrious career on stage and screen, McKellen performs extracts from his most iconic performances, including Shakespeare's King Lear and Tolkien's Gandalf from Lord of the Rings.
Directed by Sean Mathias and captured live from the West End in London, Ian M...