Back to the Beginning with Ian McKellen

Dr.Who's Chrisopher Eccleston delivers Macbeth's famous Act 5 soliloquy in a Royal Shakespeare Company production of Macbeth.

Billy Howle performs Hamlet's famous ''to be or not to be.'' soliloquy.

Bally Gill and Karen Fishwick embody the star-crossed lovers in the famous Balcony Scene from Romeo and Juliet.

Sit down with Royal Shakespeare Company actors Josette Simon (Cleopatra), Antony Byrne (Antony), and Ben Allen (Octavius Caesar) for a discussion about their roles in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

Join 7-time Tony Award-winner Bob Crowley to learn how he created the incredible costume and set designs for Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Join Royal Ballet principals Marianela Núñez (Giselle) and Vadim Muntagirov (Albrecht) as they discuss dancing together for the first time in Giselle.

Join choreographer Peter Wright and Royal Ballet Principals Marianela Núñez and Vadim Muntagirov as they discuss the plot, characters, choreography, and music of the iconic story ballet, Giselle.

Ore Oduba interviews choreographer Peter Wright and dancers Marianela Núñez (Giselle) and Vadim Muntagirov (Albrecht) as they rehearse for their upcoming production of Giselle.

Darcey Bussell interviews Royal Ballet principal Lauren Cuthbertson about her role as Queen Hermoine in Christopher Wheeldon's The Winter's Tale.

Join dancers Francesco Gabriele Frola and Emma Hawes as they rehearse a scene from The Flower Festival in Genzano, and reflect on the legacy and impact of Rudolf Nureyev.

Choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and Royal Ballet principals as they discuss the storyline, characters, and choreographer for their production of The Winter's Tale.

Darcey Bussel interviews Royal Ballet Principal Steven McRae to discuss his tap-tastic role of the Mad Hatter in Christopher Wheeldon's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Sit down with the cast and creatives behind Christopher Wheeldon's beloved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Darcey Bussell interviews esteemed choreographer Sir Peter Wright as they reflect on the highlights of his illustrious career, in celebration of his 90th birthday.

Join Royal Ballet principals Francesca Hayward, Lauren Cuthbertson, and director Kevin O'Hare for an introduction to Peter Wright's Nutcracker discussing the storyline, choreography, and characters.

Join choreographer Christopher Wheeldon, composer Joby Talbot, and designer Bob Crowley for a round-table discussion about their Royal Ballet production, The Winter's Tale.

This intimate documentary reveals the fascinating life, mind, and work of John Cage, one of the 20th century's most influential composers and thinkers.

From Bristol Old Vic, ''Touching the Void'' is a thrilling plunge into the depths of human resilience, directed by Tony Award-winner Tom Morris.

What is creativity? Join Award-winning choreographer Alexander Ekman as he explores the mysteries of the creative process in this fascinating documentary.