Here is how theatre fans can watch a full length musical from home tonight

Universal has launched an idea named 'The Shows Must Go On' - which will let viewers across the world watch a full length musical every Friday night.

The new Youtube Channel - which can be accessed by clicking here - will stream a full length show every Friday at 7pm.

There will be no cost to watch the show.

Each performance will be available for 48 hours so can be viewed all weekend.

City Varieties, Leeds. Picture: Bruce Rollinson. Copyright: jpimediaplaceholder image
City Varieties, Leeds. Picture: Bruce Rollinson. Copyright: jpimedia | jpimedia

The first performance will be Joseph - announced on Facebook by Andrew Lloyd Webber.

The performance of the show’s 2000 stage adaptation stars Donny Osmond, Joan Collins and the late Richard Attenborough, who passed away in 2014.

Jesus Christ Superstar starring Tim Minchin, Chris Moyles and Spice Girl Mel C will be shown next week, it was revealed.

To view the show, visit: https://www.youtube.com/theshowsmustgoon?fbclid=IwAR3FCKMPmBfvQVbQIrJDAoKQn4v7Y6xP0zca-H3ZJRvNO3lZrFuqbKFoJvA

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