Excellent Digital Stage Choices for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
After Rachel Joyce's acclaimed story about a senior's road trip was converted into last year's movie, it included several charming songs by the folk musician. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the stage adaptation, which is moving to London's theatre district in winter. The musician's collection of song renditions, One for the Road – featuring bonus material that weren't included in the stage production and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is now accessible to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting the classic story a contemporary twist in the coming months, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Looking back a decade, Kate Prince's company reimagined this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
Hedda
This writer relocates Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and recasts the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining based on the experiences of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. The director leads this performer in the world premiere at this performance venue in Richmond. Available late November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps highlighted dancer this talented woman, whose guide this celebrated artist, the principal dancer became artistic leader at this prestigious company, is featured through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through this online platform.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from this performer powers this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which comes to the digital platform on 12 November. That night, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the deaf-led charity the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for audience members. Signed, narrated and regular editions of the play are accessible.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program group make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, delivered via short episodes on this digital service. The playwrights come from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by this writer, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by the bestselling author and her family member was the inspiration for this teenage production, which combines the challenges of adolescence with an imaginative journey based on its main character's preferred reading. Performed in the American city in the past, it's on the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"La Capitana" was the title associated with the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. The artistic director this creator pays tribute to this icon with this artistic work, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year streaming on this online service.
