The Read

Staatsoper Hamburg and Vincent Boussard’s new staging of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly brings to life the moving tragedy of Japanese geisha Cio-Cio San

But first... coffee. This stimulating short dance film explores how coffee can change the way we see, think, and interact.

Join choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, composer Joby Talbot, and designer Bob Crowley for a round-table discussion about their Royal Ballet production, The Winter's Tale.

When Cinderella falls for a dashing RAF pilot during London's Blitz, her stepmother plots to keep them apart.

Can art change hearts and minds and, in doing so, stop a bullet from being fired? Social-conscience artist William Kelly investigates.

Boris Giltburg’s passion project of 2020 saw him performing all of Beethoven’s 32 sonatas. Here, Piano Sonata No.32 in C minor, Op.111.

Force of Nature Natalia follows a season in the life of dance superstar Natalia Osipova.

Richard Jones captures the blend of tragedy and comedy in La Bohème, and provides an analysis of Puccini’s young would-be artists and their lovers.

Narrated by Callum Scott Howells, Bruce Chatwin's "On The Black Hill" tells of twin brothers bound to their Welsh farm. A story of love and belonging.

Set in 1960s Newcastle, this gritty tale follows Arthur Haggerston, a rebellious teen. Narrated by Mark Benton.

Follow Janey James as she navigates 1960s London's glamorous yet hollow social scene in this darkly comic tale, narrated by Liv Hill.