4. Reading, Music and Theatre:

  • Livewire – free books
  • Oxford Owl
  • Audible: A range of free audio books from Audible, including books for young children, older children, teenagers and literary classics (no membership needed).
  • Global Citizen: Watch free virtual concerts posted by a range of start, including Chris Martin and Niall Horan.
  • Facebook – Royal Opera House: The Royal Opera House is offering free broadcasts of its opera and ballet shows throughout April, with audiences able to stream world- class performances through its social media channels during the Coronavirus lock-down. Broadcasting live on YouTube every Friday evening in April, the performances can be enjoyed anywhere and anytime by self-isolators all over the world.
  • Classic FM: A list of all major classical events or concerts being streamed online. (charges may apply).
  • National Theatre: Free full-length plays available every Thursday on Youtube from the National Theatre. Click the link for timetable.