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Some playas also contain exotic minerals. The Death Valley playa is famous for borate minerals, including borax (Na 2B 4O 7·10H 2O) and Meyerhofferite (Ca 2B 6O 11·7H 2O). Surface relief and structures In fact, the popular perception of medieval history as seen through the rulers of the period is pure Shakespeare. We have given ourselves entirely to Shakespeare’s vision. What would Bolingbroke (Henry IV) mean to us today? We would know nothing of him but because of Shakespeare’s plays, he is an important, memorable and significant historical figure. Extraordinary … Bill Nighy in Blue/Orange, with Chiwetel Ejiofor and Andrew Lincoln at the Cottesloe, London, in 2000. Photograph: Tristram Kenton/The Guardian 16 Blue/Orange (2000) You may not find the edgiest, most adult or cutting-edge material on these platforms. However, if you’re looking for insight into the theatre-making process, a lot of these companies couple their streamed shows with supporting educational resources. Traditional Streaming Services London’s West End is known the world over as the home of theatre. Millions of theatregoers descend on England’s capital each year, and plays in London are often top of the agenda. Visitors come to enjoy spectacular performances in a spectacular city. As one of the major attractions for residents and visitors, such productions are always high in demand.

The theatre scene in the West End has always been a popular outlet for creativity and diversity. Plays in London continue to provoke debate and raise awareness, as well as being a barometer of popular culture. With some very special shows coming up, theatregoers, no matter what they like, are going to be spoilt for choice. It is believed that Slavic dancing or plyas was conceived as we know it by minstrels or "wandering actors", as they were called in Ancient Rus. They appeared in the 11th century, but gained widespread popularity in the 15-17th centuries at the crossroads of Russian history when the Rurik dynasty was replaced by the Romanovs during the so-called "times of troubles". Just down the Thames, Shakespeare’s Globe has The Globe Player. It’s a resource of brilliant productions (provided you don’t mind Shakespeare). Across the pond, you can get some incredible work from The Lincoln Center in New York, as well as some audio plays via L.A. Theatre Works.

The rich diversity of the city’s theatre scene means there is always something to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a hot piece of new writing or a revival of a classic, London has something for you. The theatre buildings themselves are also awe-inspiring, with some having hosted plays for centuries. And it’s not just West End plays that are popular: you can also see London musicals , comedies and operas in some magnificent buildings. Clever and dangerous … Ken Nwosu and Kevin Trainor in An Octoroon at the Orange Tree, London, in 2017. Photograph: Richard Davenport/The Other Richard 11 An Octoroon (2014)

Sophocles’ play is still the most powerful ever written about the conflict between our obligations to the state and our duty to the ties of kinship. Antigone defies her uncle Kreon, the new ruler of Thebes, by burying her brother Polyneices. He had brought an army against his native city and Kreon, in these politically volatile times, wants his corpse left for the dogs as an exemplary desecration. The philosopher Hegel saw this as the quintessence of true tragedy: not a conflict between good and evil, but between right and right. In fact, productions nowadays tend to come down in favour of Antigone and her self-sacrificing intransigence. The play has been adapted for many modern contexts, including Northern Ireland and South Africa. P Taylor Mac’s A 24-Decade History of Popular Music, performed at Melbourne festival in 2017. Photograph: Sarah Walker 5 A 24-Decade History of Popular Music (2016)This leads us to our third answer: there is no reason you shouldn’t pursue any opportunities to act on stage. If you’re unfamiliar, familiarise yourself. And if you’re not a fan, go find out what works for you! If you’re a business-minded actor, think of it this way: why deny yourself an entire possible stream of revenue/career clout, because you “don’t work on stage”? You should immerse yourself in theatre because, as an actor, it is your business. Has been for millennia. Dedicated Theatre Streaming Services Domestic drama – Want to connect immediately? Witness stories of everyday life told brilliantly onstage in a domestic drama. If you signed up within an Apple iOS or Apple TV app, follow the steps here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039 David Tennant is set to return to theatre in October in a West End revival of Good, CP Taylor’s play about nazism. But you can see him ruling the stage, tresses flowing, in this RSC production of Shakespeare’s first history play, told with many heroic couplets and some of his most beautiful lines including the “sceptered isle” speech.