Unlike telescreens, however, our computers are a cherished portal into pleasurable entertainment escape from the drumbeat of bad news, partisan politics, loneliness and anxiety. These are devastating times for people in the entertainment industry, hit by the lockdown with brutal force. Most entertainers lead precariously insecure lives at the best of times, supplementing acting gigs with jobs in the hospitality trade. The blessing of video streaming is bringing “live” theatre to audiences, so much and so varied you’d be hard-pressed to discover it all on your own. London's National Theatre is dipping into its treasure trove of past productionsThere’s lots more.

Source: National Post April 07, 2020 16:52 UTC