Online Arts Activities
Theatre
National Theatre
The National Theatre are showing full performances for free. https://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/nt-at-home
Shakespeare’s Globe
Stream Shakespeare plays and performances online for free. https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/watch
The Old Vic
Monologues celebrating the NHS, podcasts and shows from the archive. https://www.oldvictheatre.com/whats-on/2020/your-old-vic
Polka Theatre
Polka Theatre is sharing stories, activities and recordings from some of the most loved books they have adapted for the stage in recent years. https://polkatheatre.com/
Attic Theatre
Free audio download of ‘The Rebellious Women of Wimbledon’, by Beth Flintoff. https://attictheatrecompany.com/whatson/rebellious-women-wimbledon-2/
Rose Theatre
The Rose Theatre are releasing videos of prominent actors and creatives reading their favourite poems. https://www.rosetheatrekingston.org/news/readings-from-the-rose
Dance
The Royal Ballet
Watch full ballet and opera performances online for free. https://www.youtube.com/user/RoyalOperaHouse/videos
English National Ballet Barre Class
Daily online ballet class with Tamara Rojo, the direction of the English National Ballet. https://www.youtube.com/user/enballet/videos
Razzamataz Wimbledon Theatre School
Free dance, drama and singing tips. https://twitter.com/RazzWimbledon
Music
Tuned In
Archival footage and recordings of past sessions. https://twitter.com/TunedIn_LDN
Quello Concerts
Watch concerts for free online with RB Digital. https://llc.rbdigitalglobal.com/service-details/entertainment/qello
BBC Bring the Noise
Music resources, activities and lessons for children. https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/bring-the-noise
Wigmore Hall
Watch musical performances online. https://wigmore-hall.org.uk/wigmore-hall-live/past-live-streams
Fender Guitar
Free online guitar lessons. https://try.fender.com/play/playthrough/?clickref=1011l84bptQ2&aff_id=305950
Merton Music
Merton Music Centre are rounding up the best music news on their twitter account. https://twitter.com/mertonmusic
Popular Online Streams
Billboard are regularly updating a list of the best free streams and online concerts from popular musicians. https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9335531/coronavirus-quarantine-music-events-online-streams
Museums and Galleries
Google Arts and Culture
Google Arts and Culture teamed up with over 2500 museums and galleries to bring virtual tours and online exhibits of some of the most famous museums around the world. https://artsandculture.google.com/partner?hl=en
Arts and Crafts
FirstSite
Free art activity packs. https://firstsite.uk/art-is-where-the-home-is/
Photography Courses
Format have created a list of websites offering online photography courses and tips. https://www.format.com/magazine/resources/photography/free-photography-courses
The Imagination Tree
Creative arts and crafts activities for kids. https://theimaginationtree.com/
Creative Writing
National Centre for Writing
Free online writing courses, tips, podcasts and interviews. https://nationalcentreforwriting.org.uk/covid-19-updates/
Writers’ HQ
Free online writing courses and community forum. https://writershq.co.uk/coronavirus-lockdown-writing-resources/