Whilst we won’t be meeting up for our weekly Jigsaw classes over the holidays, use this time at home to indulge your love of performing another way… So make get some snacks, snuggle up under the covers and relax…
We’ve picked a range of our Jigsaw-approved favourites – there’s something for everyone from our 3-4 year olds all the way through to the Youth Theatre!
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Anything Goes (BBC Iplayer)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0012y8y
Cole Porter’s 1934 hit musical set aboard the SS American. Musical theatre star Sutton Foster performs in the title role of cabaret singer Reno Sweeney.
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BBC’s Big Night of Musicals (BBC Iplayer)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m001kjm5/big-night-of-musicals-by-the-national-lottery
Jason Manford hosts a spectacular night of songs from the musicals, keep an eye out for all your favourite West End stars!
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Matilda (Netflix)
Rold Dahl’s iconic Matilda has now found its way onto Netflix. This movie musical version is perfect for the whole family to enjoy!
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In The Heights (Netflix and BBC Iplayer)
Before Hamilton took the world by storm, composer and lyricist Lin Manuel Miranda had already created In The Heights, a musical set in New York City exploring the life of modern day Puerto-Rican immigrants. A beautiful score of music (and an escape from England’s cold weather!).
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Shrek The Musical (Amazon Prime)
This childhood classic has been turned into a hilarious musical which ran on both the West End and Broadway for a number of years. You’ll once again spot the multi-talented Sutton Foster as Princess Fiona! Watch out for Shrek’s puns…they’re not great…!
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Nativity! (BBC Iplayer)
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b018xtm1/nativity
A Christmas classic – the festive period isn’t the same without it. Brilliant music and can be enjoyed by parents and children alike.