#stayathome with Harry Potter & The Nutcracker

08-Apr-20 12:30

#stayathome with Harry Potter & The Nutcracker

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Stuck at home with nothing to do because of the Movement Control Order? Worry not, because we're here to keep the boredom at bay. Every day, we present our special curated list of arts, culture, and entertainment that you can experience right from your own home. Today, we dive into the wizarding world of Harry Potter as the first book, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is made available for all in audiobook form. Then, find out how you can watch The Nutcracker performed by Bolshoi Ballet for free, online.

Produced by: Dashran Yohan, Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Dashran Yohan

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Categories: Technology, Tech, Film, Performing Arts, Literature, Visual Arts

Tags: stayathome, MCO, Harry Potter, children’s books, Potterhead, Stephen Fry, Audible, ballet, Tchaikovsky, Bolshoi Ballet, orchestra, dance, Front Row, The Bigger Picture,

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