Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s ‘Fleabag’ play is to be streamed online to raise money for those affected by coronavirus.
The 34-year-old actress has made the stage version of her award-winning BBC Three series available to stream online during the crisis in order to raise funds for several charities across the country.
In a statement, Phoebe said: "I hope this filmed performance of ‘Fleabag’ can help raise money while providing a little theatrical entertainment in these isolated times."
The one-woman-show – written and starring Phoebe – was first performed in 2013 and became a sell-out show in London’s West End until her last performance in the summer of 2019.
In September 2019, Phoebe performed a special live event from the Wyndham’s Theatre, which will now be available to download from Soho Theatre’s On Demand streaming site for £4.
It will also be available for a 48-hour download on Amazon Prime Video from April 10 in the UK and US for a two-week period.
All the proceeds will go towards the charities combating the respiratory disease including the National Emergencies Trust, NHS Charities Together and Acting for Others, which provides support to all theatre workers in times of need.
There will also be a special Fleabag Support Fund, which will distribute grants of £2,500 to freelancers working in the UK theatre industry.
Phoebe explained: "Thank you to all our partners and to the creative team who have waived their royalties from this production to raise money for such vital causes in this unbelievably challenging situation.
"All money raised will support the people throughout our society who are fighting for us on the frontlines and those financially devastated by the crisis, including those in the theatre community. Thank you in advance to those who donate. Now go get into bed with ‘Fleabag’! It’s for charity!"
Fleabag play to stream for coronavirus charities
