Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When the author's acclaimed novel about a retiree's road trip was transformed into a 2023 film, it showcased multiple lovely musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, another musician Passenger created the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in the new year. The musician's collection of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – including extra songs that weren't included in the theatrical show and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is ready to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is giving this holiday tale a hip-hop spin during the holiday season, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Looking back several years, the same organization reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
Tanika Gupta moves this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and recasts the main character into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite inspired by the story of acclaimed performer the film star. The director directs Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Streaming 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Cinematographer this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a devotion to performance art. His recent film En Corps highlighted performer Marion Barbeau, whose guide the renowned dancer, the star performer became artistic leader at this prestigious company, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which will be available on this streaming service on the twelfth. During that time, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for spectators. British Sign Language, narrated and standard formats of this performance are accessible.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's young talent initiative group utilize time effectively with this collection of mini digital dramas, told in 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights hail from around the UK and the premiere episode, created by this writer, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A collaboration with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story co-written by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which blurs the challenges of growing up with a magical story drawing from its main character's preferred reading. Performed in this US location in the past, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the moniker associated with the Spanish performer the legendary artist, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The artistic director Aina Alegre pays tribute to her with this production, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year available through this online service.
