Top Online Theatre Selections for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When the author's popular story about a retiree's road trip was adapted into a 2023 film, it showcased a few charming musical numbers by Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger delivered the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in January. This recording of track versions, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that didn't make the stage production and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is now accessible to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting this holiday tale a contemporary twist in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at the famous venue. Looking back ten years, Kate Prince's company reimagined this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda
This writer relocates this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and recasts Hedda into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation based on the story of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald guides this performer in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Available the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker this creator is primarily recognized for his typically charming movies – but he also has a devotion to performance art. His recent film titled En Corps starred dancer the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer turned director of dance at the French institution, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on this online platform.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from this performer drives Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which arrives at this streaming service on mid-November. That night, to recognize accessibility awareness and 25 years of the deaf-led charity the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for spectators. Signed, descriptive audio and regular editions of the production are offered.
Art Flicks
This organization's National Young Writers collective make every minute count with these installments of mini digital dramas, presented through brief segments on this digital service. The playwrights represent various British locations and the first in the series, written by the playwright, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Between the Lines
A teenage-focused story co-written by this celebrated writer and her family member was the basis for this high school musical, which blurs the upheavals of adolescence with a fantastical adventure inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in this US location in 2022, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the moniker earned by the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer this creator honors the legendary dancer with this artistic work, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year streaming on this online service.
