There are few modern innovations as inspiring as National Theatre Live. Broadcasting high profile stage productions into movie theatres is an astounding arts accessibility measure that knocks hoity toity work right off its pedestal and brings it to actual audiences regardless of their location or disposable income (see also: PBS Great Performances; irreplaceable). It’s downright […]

Disclaimer: If you are a Shakespeare nerd, skip the article, drop that dinner date on Thursday and pick up a ticket to National Theatre Live’s broadcast of King Lear at the Cineplex nearest you. Might love it, might hate it, but I’m confident (having seen it on stage myself) that you’ll be glad you saw it. Maybe you know […]