How to watch National Theatre's Antony and Cleopatra online free, with Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo

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Zoe Paskett7 May 2020

Ralph Fiennes and Sophie Okonedo star in the National Theatre’s 2018 production of Antony and Cleopatra, which will be released online this week.

Both stars were awarded the top acting prizes at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards in 2018 for their performances in Simon Godwin’s production.

Shakespeare’s play is the latest to be streamed for free on YouTube as part of the National Theatre at Home series.

Here’s what you need to know about watching it online:

How to watch National Theatre’s Antony and Cleopatra online

The play will live-stream on Thursday May 7 at 7pm, available until May 15. You can watch here.

What is Antony and Cleopatra about?

Shakespeare’s tragic tale of passion, obsession and war begins in the wake of Caesar’s death and sees Mark Antony’s newfound authority over the Roman Empire challenged when he falls deeply in love with Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt.

Which other theatre shows are in National Theatre at Home?

The next show in the National Theatre’s series has not yet been announced.

One Man Two Guvnors, Jane Eyre, Treasure Island and Twelfth Night have already been streamed. Last week’s twin streams of Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller as both Frankenstein and his monster have now been watched more than 3 million times.

The National will announce further plays soon, but for now, here is our wishlist of what we’d love to be able to watch from home - one of which has already come true.

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