The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When this writer's acclaimed novel about a retiree's travels was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it showcased multiple lovely tracks by the folk musician. In recent months, another musician Passenger delivered the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which is moving to the city's performance hub in winter. Passenger's album of track versions, titled One for the Road – including extra songs that weren't included in the musical and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is now accessible to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
The dance company is presenting the classic story a hip-hop spin in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Rewinding a decade, the same organization revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
Hedda
The playwright transfers Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to post-war England and transforms Hedda into an ex-actress, in a reimagining based on the life of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. The director leads the actress in the debut production at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Accessible 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of performance art. His 2022 drama titled En Corps starred dancer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the star performer turned dance director at this prestigious company, is documented through amazing dance footage in the filmmaker's earlier work, streaming through the streaming service.
The Estate
A blistering turn from this performer powers Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on mid-November. During that time, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for viewers. Signed, narrated and regular editions of the play are offered.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's National Young Writers collective create concise content with these installments of short online plays, presented through 90-second bursts on the social platform. The writers hail from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by this writer, includes the performer known for Gary Lewis. A partnership with the media organization.
Between the Lines
A young adult book jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the source for this youth-focused show, which merges the transformations of teenage years with a magical story drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in New York in 2022, it's on the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the moniker earned by the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. The artistic director Aina Alegre honors her with this performance, recorded during the French dance festival during the current year streaming on this online service.
