Best of Shakespeare's plays
Experience the timeless works of William Shakespeare from the comfort of your own home. Our curated collection of plays by William Shakespeare features some of his best; from beloved romantic stories to dramatic tales of heartbreak and tragedy.
Whether you’re new to Shakespeare or a lifelong fan, our collection offers a beautiful selection of Shakespeare’s most famous plays. A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Romeo and Juliet highlight the joys and challenges of love in all its forms, whereas Henry V is a war drama exploring leadership, patriotism, the burdens of kingship and takes an introspective look at the complexities of power and responsibility.
With National Theatre at Home, you can watch Shakespeare online whenever you want. Our platform lets you stream high-quality productions so you can dive into the world of The Bard’s timeless works from the best seat in the house – your own.
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Julius Caesar
Movie + 11 extras
Stream Ben Whishaw in Julius Caesar the play with a theatre subscription from National Theatre at Home.
Caesar returns in triumph to Rome and the people pour out of their homes to celebrate his victory. Alarmed by his popularity and growing power, a small group plot to bring him down. After his...
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A Midsummer Night's Dream
Movie + 11 extras
What is A Midsummer Night's Dream about?
Deep in the magical forest a feuding King and Queen cross paths with four runaway lovers and a troupe of actors, resulting in tempestuous love triangles, contagious fogs and moonlight revels, surrounded by a roving audience following the action on foot.
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Macbeth
Movie + 11 extras
Macbeth is coming.
What is Macbeth about?
A couple corrupted by their relentless lust for power have blood on their hands. Witness the gripping tale of greed, murder, deception, and superstition. Once you cross the line, you can never turn back.Watch Shakespeare's play Macbeth online with ...
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Othello (2022)
Movie + 11 extras
Watch Othello, a play by Shakespeare with National Theatre at Home.
Take your seats for Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, Othello.
Directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist), Paul Hilton (The Inheritance) and Tanya Franks (Mum).
Wh...
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Henry V
Movie + 11 extras
Watch William Shakespeare's Henry V with National Theatre at Home.
Kit Harington (Game of Thrones) plays the title role in Shakespeare’s thrilling study of nationalism, war and the psychology of power.
Fresh to the throne, King Henry V launches England into a bloody war with France. When his c...
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Antony & Cleopatra
Movie + 10 extras
Watch the National Theatre play, Antony and Cleopatra with a theatre subscription from National Theatre at Home.
Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo play Shakespeare’s famous fated couple in his great tragedy of politics, passion and power. Directed by Simon Godwin (Romeo & Juliet, Hansard, Macbet...
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Coriolanus
Movie + 11 extras
Warrior. Hero. Traitor.
Unrivalled in the art of war, undefeated on the field of battle, Coriolanus is Rome’s greatest soldier.
When a legendary victory brings the opportunity of high office, he is persuaded to stand for election. But while populist politicians tell the people what they want ...
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As You Like It
Movie + 9 extras
Stream As You Like It, a full play by National Theatre - Shakespeare’s glorious comedy of love and change, with Rosalie Craig as Rosalind.
What is As You Like It about?
With her father the Duke in exile, Rosalind and her cousin Celia leave their lives in the court behind them and journey into...
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Twelfth Night
Movie + 10 extras
Stream National Theatre's Twelfth Night with National Theatre at Home.
Tamsin Greig is Malvolia in Shakespeare’s classic comedy of mistaken identity.
What is Twelfth Night about?
A ship is wrecked on the rocks. Viola is washed ashore but her twin brother Sebastian is lost. Determined to sur...
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Much Ado About Nothing
Movie + 10 extras
Stream Much Ado About Nothing online with National Theatre at Home.
Katherine Parkinson (The IT Crowd) and John Heffernan (Dracula) lead the cast in Shakespeare’s romcom of sun, sea and mistaken identity.
What is Much Ado About Nothing about?
The legendary family-run Hotel Messina on the Ital...
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Othello (2013)
Movie + 11 extras
Watch Othello online with National Theatre at Home.
What is Othello about?
Furious about being overlooked for promotion, Iago plots to take revenge against his General, Othello.
In this acclaimed production of Shakespeare’s timeless tale of envy and brutal revenge, Adrian Lester plays Othell...
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Romeo & Juliet
Movie + 10 extras
Watch Romeo and Juliet the play online with National Theatre at Home.
What is Romeo and Juliet about?
Romeo and Juliet risk everything to be together. In defiance of their feuding families, they chase a future of joy and passion as violence erupts around them.
This bold film brings to life th...