Most Popular Documentaries

The haunting beauty of Van Gogh's creative genius is explored in extraordinary detail at the National Gallery in London.

Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Art documentary

Celebrate 200 years of art and passion as curators, critics, and even royalty discuss their favorite paintings on view at London's National Gallery.

My National Gallery, London

Exhibition on Screen

Art documentary

Can four seasoned dancers transcend age to "Dance On" and keep their performing careers thriving?

Dance On!

Documentary

Step inside Andy Warhol's legendary Silver Factory, the aluminum-foiled studio that became the beating heart of 1960s counterculture.

Andy Warhol’s Factory People

Art documentary

From royal courts to modern stages, discover how ballet evolved across the centuries and why it's still one of the most powerful art forms today.

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A Short History of Ballet

Documentary, Ballet, Shorts

Four visionary choreographers, one groundbreaking competition. Follow the inaugural season of the new award celebrating global choreography.

Inside The Rose International Dance Prize 2025

Documentary

Discover the story behind Edgar Degas' artistic brilliance, see some of his rarest works up close, and uncover the complex story behind this 19th-century master.

Degas: Passion for Perfection

Exhibition on Screen

Art documentary

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

Kreativ: A Study in Creativity by Alexander Ekman

Documentary

Darcey Bussell draws on her vast experience to provide an authoritative history of the best ballets and the finest ballerinas.

Darcey's Ballerina Heroines

Documentary

Arts Documentary

Step inside Andy Warhol's legendary Silver Factory, the aluminum-foiled studio that became the beating heart of 1960s counterculture.

Andy Warhol’s Factory People

Art documentary

Glimpse inside Bîstyek’s unflinching world, where vivid color and war scars ignite a fearless artist's voice.

When I Go Outside

Art documentary

The haunting beauty of Van Gogh's creative genius is explored in extraordinary detail at the National Gallery in London.

Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers

Art documentary

Celebrate 200 years of art and passion as curators, critics, and even royalty discuss their favorite paintings on view at London's National Gallery.

My National Gallery, London

Exhibition on Screen

Art documentary

Join Andrew Marr as he reveals how art became Winston Churchill’s sanctuary amidst the chaos of a world at war.

Winston Churchill: Blood, Sweat, & Oil Paint

Art documentary

Titian’s ''Love, Desire, and Death'' unite after 450 years in London's National Gallery.

Titian: Behind Closed Doors

Art documentary

Pierce Brosnan shines a light into the life and legacy of Ireland's greatest painter, Jack B. Yeats.

Jack B. Yeats: The Man Who Painted Ireland

Art documentary

Andrew Graham-Dixon reveals the secrets of the Royal Collection - the last great dynastic art collection collected by the British Royal Family.

Art, Passion and Power: The Story of the Royal Collection

Art Documentary

Discover the secret sensuality behind "The Kiss" and the scandalous life of the artist who dared to paint it, Gustav Klimt.

Klimt & The Kiss

Exhibition on Screen

Art documentary

Dance Documentaries

Can four seasoned dancers transcend age to "Dance On" and keep their performing careers thriving?

Dance On!

Documentary

From royal courts to modern stages, discover how ballet evolved across the centuries and why it's still one of the most powerful art forms today.

Recently Added

A Short History of Ballet

Documentary, Ballet, Shorts

Four visionary choreographers, one groundbreaking competition. Follow the inaugural season of the new award celebrating global choreography.

Inside The Rose International Dance Prize 2025

Documentary

Free

Cynthia Dragoni from "The Dance Lens takes us through a brief and fascinating history of contemporary dance.

A Short History of Contemporary Dance

Backstage-pass, Dance

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

Kreativ: A Study in Creativity by Alexander Ekman

Documentary

Darcey Bussell draws on her vast experience to provide an authoritative history of the best ballets and the finest ballerinas.

Darcey's Ballerina Heroines

Documentary

From ballet to butoh, Beyoncé to Gaga, experience the cultural fluidity of a visionary choreographer who refuses to be boxed.

Don't Put Me in a Box - Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Documentary

This is the story of how the most famous dancer that England ever produced was deceived and betrayed by those closest to her

Margot

Documentary

Jean-Paul Gaultier helps unveil the genius of a French choreographer, hailed as a master of the invisible dance.

Angelin Preljocaj, dancing the invisible

Documentary

Music Documentaries

Discover a newfound appreciation for Beethoven's iconic Symphony No.7 with Antonio Pappano, followed by a full performance from the LSO.

Antonio Pappano: Behind the Symphony & Beethoven Concert

London Symphony Orchestra

Documentary

A shy virtuoso and tortured genius, whose music continues to enchant. Journey through the life and loves of Frédéric Chopin.

In Search of Chopin

Documentary

Explore Mahler's groundbreaking ''Symphony No.1'' with Sir Antonio Pappano before a full performance of the symphony from the LSO.

Antonio Pappano: Behind the Symphony & Mahler 1 Concert

London Symphony Orchestra

Documentary

Powerful performances and expert analysis help set the record straight, literally and figuratively, “In Search of Mozart.”

In Search of Mozart

Documentary

This acclaimed documentary dispels centuries of myths to unveil the true genius of Ludwig van Beethoven.

In Search of Beethoven

Documentary

Get to know superstar Graman tenor, Jonas Kaufmann in this all-access documentary.

Jonas Kaufmann: Tenor for the Ages

Documentary

He was Beethoven’s tutor, Mozart’s friend, and a master composer. Delve into the life and legacy of Franz Joseph Haydn.

In Search of Haydn

Documentary

Discover a newfound appreciation for Beethoven's iconic Symphony No.7 with Antonio Pappano and the London Symphony Orchestra.

Antonio Pappano: Behind the Symphony - Beethoven

Documentary

In this heart-warming autobiographical documentary, get to know Welsh composer Karl Jenkins as he celebrates his 80th birthday.

Karl Jenkins: The Composer Behind the Moustache

Documentary

Opera Documentaries

ony Palmer's film was the first major exploration of the life and career of the great American soprano, Renée Fleming

Ladies and Gentlemen, Miss Renée Fleming

Documentary

Witness the spectacle and power of Carreras, Domingo, and Pavarotti in a concert that brought opera to the masses on a starlit night in Rome.

The Three Tenors - The Birth of a Legend

Documentary

Britain's greatest classical singer of the 20th century, Dame Janet Baker, talks more openly and emotionally than ever before about her life

Janet Baker In Her Own Words

Documentary

Delve into the story of world-renowned opera singer Maria Callas through the lens of acclaimed director Tony Palmer's revealing documentary.

Callas

Documentary

Follow along with Paris Opera's fascinating creative program where young apprentices from various professions come together to learn about the world within the opera house.

OpérApprentis

Documentary

Theater Documentaries

British theatre gets its first pub stage since Shakespeare, as one American sparks a cultural revolution.

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Maverick: The Story of the King's Head

Documentary

Free

Discover how Shakespeare's plays have evolved and why they are still beloved some 400 years on.

Shakespeare’s Timeless Appeal

Documentary, Shorts

Free

Witness the creative process up close as the Royal Shakespeare Company reimagines a classic for modern times.

The Making of Julius Caesar

Royal Shakespeare Company

Backstage-pass

Free

Go back to the beginning with Ian McKellen as he reflects on how he first discovered his love for acting and his lifelong connection to Shakespeare.

Back to the Beginning with Ian McKellen

Backstage-pass, Theater

Two young actors embark on a road trip to get to the heart of the world’s greatest storyteller, William Shakespeare.

Muse of Fire

Documentary

Free

A-list actors workshop the words of the Bard in a must-see documentary for all Shakespeare fans.

Muse of Fire: Acting Workshops

Backstage-pass

The extraordinary story of how two of William Shakespeare's friends saved some of his greatest plays from being lost and forgotten.

Will's Book: Shakespeare's First Folio

Documentary

Free

The famous Act 3, Scene 1 exchange between Hamlet, played by Billy Howle (The Serpent), and Ophelia, played by Mirren Mack ( Mary and George).

Hamlet: "Get thee to a nunnery."

Backstage-pass

Free

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

Hamlet: "To be or not to be..."

Bristol Old Vic

Backstage-pass

All Documentaries

Go behind the baton with Sir Simon Rattle in this joyful journey through music, memory, and mentorship.

Recently Added

SIMON! The Joy of Conducting

Documentary

British theatre gets its first pub stage since Shakespeare, as one American sparks a cultural revolution.

Recently Added

Maverick: The Story of the King's Head

Documentary

From royal courts to modern stages, discover how ballet evolved across the centuries and why it's still one of the most powerful art forms today.

Recently Added

A Short History of Ballet

Documentary, Ballet, Shorts

Four visionary choreographers, one groundbreaking competition. Follow the inaugural season of the new award celebrating global choreography.

Inside The Rose International Dance Prize 2025

Documentary

Jean-Paul Gaultier helps unveil the genius of a French choreographer, hailed as a master of the invisible dance.

Angelin Preljocaj, dancing the invisible

Documentary

Step inside Andy Warhol's legendary Silver Factory, the aluminum-foiled studio that became the beating heart of 1960s counterculture.

Andy Warhol’s Factory People

Art documentary

From ballet to butoh, Beyoncé to Gaga, experience the cultural fluidity of a visionary choreographer who refuses to be boxed.

Don't Put Me in a Box - Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui

Documentary

Glimpse inside Bîstyek’s unflinching world, where vivid color and war scars ignite a fearless artist's voice.

When I Go Outside

Art documentary

This is the story of how the most famous dancer that England ever produced was deceived and betrayed by those closest to her

Margot

Documentary

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