Exciting news! During Captioning Awareness Week, you can join Stagetext for a special collaboration with National Theatre at Home as part of our 25th anniversary celebrations. You can watch the digitally subtitled premiere of The Estate on National Theatre at Home being live streamed on 12 November at 7pm and we’re asking you to tune in and watch it with us.
We’re asking subscribers to join us online and share your photos as part of a watch party to celebrate 25 years of Stagetext bringing deaf access to arts and culture. The play has digital subtitles by Stagetext so you can fully enjoy the show.
On the night, you can watch the filmed production live alongside audiences around the world from the comfort of your home. You can even chat to other viewers about the play!
We’ve been subtitling National Theatre at Home shows since the platform launched in 2020, and we’re thrilled to be part of The Estate‘s digital premiere. The Estate will join the catalogue of over 100 titles available to stream on National Theatre at Home. This means you can watch your favourite theatre shows from the comfort of your own home.
Audiences can also access BSL-interpreted, audio-described and non-subtitled versions of the production.
How to watch
For the premiere on 12 November:
For on-demand viewing from 13 November: Head to National Theatre At Home website, find The Estate, and choose your preferred viewing option.
What’s a Watch Party?
Everyone watches the performance of The Estate at the same time from their own homes and shares photos of watching it online to help promote Stagetext, Captioning Awareness Week and the National Theatre At Home. You can watch on your own or with friends and family – whatever works for you!
What photos does Stagetext want for the Watch Party?
Take a photo of your yourself with the TV in the background so you can see the subtitles on the screen. Not keen on selfies? That’s fine, take a photo of the TV screen showing the captions instead.
Don’t forget to tag us!
Do I need a subscription to watch?
You can access the premiere as well as a library of over 100 productions available to stream on demand with a monthly or annual subscription to National Theatre at Home. Visit ntathome.com for subscription options and pricing.
Or you can purchase one off access to the premiere.
How do the subtitles work?
For the premiere on 12 November, the subtitles will be burnt-in to the streaming video (they’re part of the video itself). For on-demand viewing from 13 November onwards, you can choose between the subtitled version for full plays by following these instructions or access other accessibility options including BSL interpretation and audio description.
Can I watch it later that evening?
The live stream is a live broadcast of the pre-recorded play. It will begin at 7:00 PM, with a 10-minute pre-show buffer to give audiences time to set up, purchase access, or seek help for any technical issues.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Theatre at Home?
For over 20 years, we’ve been working with the National Theatre to caption their plays and since 2020 we’ve subtitled their incredible productions for National Theatre at Home. Much like Netflix, but for theatre, National Theatre at Home gives you access to some of the finest new and classic shows, plus behind-the-scenes footage. Whether you’re a theatre regular or just getting started, there’s something for everyone.
Every show comes with our professionally crafted subtitles, designed specifically for deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences. We don’t just capture the words, we include sound effects, music cues, and speaker identification so you never miss a moment of the story.
What is Captioning Awareness Week?
This premiere is part of our Captioning Awareness Week celebrations (10-16 November 2025), marking 25 years of captioning arts and culture across the UK. It’s a perfect example of how technology and accessibility can work together to open up the arts for everyone.
Is there more to explore after The Estate?
The Estate is just the beginning. Once you’ve watched it, you’ll have a whole library of subtitled productions to explore. From gripping dramas to uplifting musicals, every show on National Theatre at Home has our subtitles, so you can watch whatever takes your fancy.
What other shows have subtitles on National Theatre At Home?
All National Theatre at Home productions have subtitles, covering everything from Shakespeare to brand-new writing, musicals to documentaries.
What makes Stagetext subtitles and theatre captions different?
We’ve been doing this for 25 years. Our theatre captions and subtitles include full dialogue, sound effects, music descriptions and speaker identification including names and cues to indicate who’s speaking.
Can I watch from outside the UK?
National Theatre at Home is available in multiple countries. Check their website for information about regional availability and content licensing.
Will there be more subtitled premieres like this?
We hope so! This is the first time captions have been the default for a National Theatre at Home premiere, and we’re keen to see this become standard practice. Let the National Theatre know if you’d like to see more events like this.
Ready to watch?
Visit National Theatre At Home to subscribe and get ready for The Estate‘s captioned premiere on 12 November.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us in celebrating accessible theatre during Captioning Awareness Week.
This premiere represents 20+ years of partnership between Stagetext and the National Theatre, working together to make world-class theatre accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Photo credits: The Estate at the National Theatre. Photographer Helen Murray
