Thanks to EdTA’s partnership with the National Theatre of Great Britain, all EdTA members and their schools receive free, unlimited access to the National Theatre Collection—a digital library of professionally filmed productions from one of the world’s most respected theatre institutions.
Hosted on the award-winning Drama Online platform, this collection offers rich educational tools for classroom use, including full-length productions, short-form content, and learning resources designed to deepen student engagement.
Access is included with EdTA Membership — no additional cost to your school
Explore Over 70 Acclaimed Productions
From Shakespeare to contemporary stories, the National Theatre Collection spans centuries and styles:
Shakespeare & Classics: Hamlet, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, The Cherry Orchard, Antigone
Literary Adaptations: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Peter Pan, Treasure Island
Contemporary Masterpieces: Small Island, Frankenstein, The Book of Dust, The Welkin, Nine Night
Global Perspectives: Les Blancs, Dara, Trouble in Mind
Theatre for Young Audiences: TYA versions of Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, The Winter’s Tale, I Want My Hat Back
Each collection is searchable by theme, playwright, genre, time period, setting, and recommended age (UK-based guidelines).
Built for the Classroom
Designed with educators in mind, the Collection includes:
Full-length productions filmed live on stage with cinematic quality
Supplemental content (costume design, interviews, commentary, etc.)
Learning resources for select titles
Closed captions on all titles and audio descriptions on many
Flexible use: stream full productions or pull clips to support a single lesson
Educators have used the platform to:
- Analyze character development
- Spark discussion on staging and design
- Inspire devising work or scene study
- Enrich cross-curricular work in English, history, or global studies
A Note on Vetting Content
While each production includes a recommended age range, these guidelines are based on UK curricula and may not reflect U.S. classroom norms. Please preview any content before sharing with students. You are the expert on what is right for your students, school, and district.
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How to Access the Collection
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