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Patrick Stewart's Complete Sonnets: A Streaming Highlight
4/1/2026, 10:22:08 AM
Patrick Stewart's Shakespearean Project
During the Covid-19 pandemic, actor Patrick Stewart began a unique project by reciting one Shakespeare sonnet daily on social media, inspired by a personal moment of sharing a sonnet with his wife. This initiative has culminated in the release of a complete collection of all 154 sonnets, recorded for Audible. The collection, which includes Stewart's personal commentaries, is set to be available starting April 7, 2026, and runs for nearly four hours. Among the sonnets, Stewart has expressed particular fondness for Sonnet 116, which addresses the theme of true love.
Additional Streaming Theatre Highlights
In addition to Stewart's sonnets, several other theatrical productions are available for streaming. Notably, "I Don’t Do Innocents," a radio play directed by Simon McBurney and written by Anne Carson, features a cast that includes Emma Corrin. This production is part of a broader offering from the Paris Review.
The BBC is also showcasing a musical theatre event titled "Big Night of Musicals," featuring a preview of Sam Ryder's upcoming production of "Jesus Christ Superstar," which will debut at the London Palladium this summer. The event is hosted by Jason Manford and includes performances from various productions, such as "Paddington: The Musical."
Another noteworthy production is "The Most Spectacularly Lamentable Trial of Miz Martha Washington," a historical satire by James Ijames, known for his Pulitzer-winning work "Fat Ham." This revival is available for streaming from April 9 to May 3, 2026.
Celebrating Ibsen and Other Productions
As part of a tribute to the 120th anniversary of Henrik Ibsen's death, the BBC is presenting a comprehensive season on iPlayer. This includes multiple adaptations of his works, such as "Hedda Gabler" and "The Master Builder," featuring performances by notable actors like Janet Suzman and Ingrid Bergman.
Additionally, the National Theatre's production "End," featuring Clive Owen and Saskia Reeves, explores the emotional complexities of a couple facing a cancer diagnosis. This play, filmed at the Dorfman Theatre, is part of a trilogy by David Eldridge.
What's Next for Theatre Streaming
As the month progresses, "Back to the Future: The Musical" will conclude its London run and embark on a tour. Accompanying this transition is an Amazon Prime documentary that delves into the making of the musical, featuring insights from co-creators Bob Gale and Robert Zemeckis.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Complicité’s production of the wedding drama is a classy proposal indeed.” — Review of "I Don’t Do Innocents."
