Dig­i­tal The­atre Plus and Na­tional The­atre Col­lec­tions on trial

Digital Theatre Plus

Digital Theatre Plus provides streaming access to recordings of British theatre productions. The service also includes behind‑the‑scenes documentaries as well as teaching and learning materials. The platform features a diverse set of new and engaging recordings.

Examples from the collection include:

• Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World (Javaad Alipoor Company), which explores postcolonialism and internet culture through a blend of projection, podcast elements and live performance.
• Macbeth (Donmar Warehouse), a production that makes use of binaural 3D sound.
• Insights into The Theatre of Katie Mitchell, a lecture series focusing on director Katie Mitchell’s methods and artistic approach.

The trial period ends on 30 March 2026.

National Theatre Collections (via Bloomsbury Drama Online)

Four National Theatre Collections are available on trial through Bloomsbury’s Drama Online platform:

• National Theatre Collection 1 includes comedies, 20th‑century drama, modern plays and Shakespeare productions such as Coriolanus, Hamlet, and Julius Caesar.
• National Theatre Collection 2 spans ancient Greek drama, Shakespeare and contemporary theatre. Highlights include Angels in America, Barber Shop Chronicles and the musical The Threepenny Opera.
• The National Theatre Collection 3 features material depicting ancient tragedies and Generation Z such as Phaedra, Under Milk Wood and The Wife of Willesden.
• National Theatre Collection 4, the newest collection, offers 19th‑century classics and physical theatre, including The Importance of Being Earnest, The Boy with Two Hearts and Kin.

The library already has other collections available on Drama Online. You can see a list of all Drama Online collections available at the University of the Arts here.

The trial period ends on 18 April 2026.

How to Access the Databases

All trial databases can be found under the “Trial / New Databases” section of the library’s database list. Remote access is available with your Uniarts credentials.

All databases and other online services provided by the library can be found in the library’s database list. Information on the terms of use of the databases is available from the Electronic Materials guide.

We welcome your feedback

Would this database be useful for your studies or teaching?

You can provide feedback via:

• the library’s feedback form, or
• email: lib@uniarts.fi

The library acquires new databases for trial access throughout the year. You can also suggest a new database using the acquisition proposal form.

What does trial use of library database mean?

A trial provides temporary access to a paid database or electronic resource for Uniarts students and staff. User feedback helps determine whether the database will be purchased for permanent use.

If a database is approved for purchase, it becomes available at the beginning of the next calendar year. Mid‑year purchases are not made. Decisions for the upcoming year are finalised at the end of the previous year, based on factors such as budget, collection policy, user feedback and usage statistics.