Excellent Digital Stage Choices for The Coming Weeks
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When the author's acclaimed story about an elderly man's road trip was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it featured a few beautiful tracks by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, another musician Passenger created the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. This recording of track versions, called One for the Road – including extra songs that weren't included in the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is currently available to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
ZooNation is giving this holiday tale an urban interpretation in the coming months, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, the same organization reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Accessible through this streaming service.
Hedda
The playwright moves Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to post-war England and transforms the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a rewrite drawing from the life of award-winning actress this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald guides this performer in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in this location. Streaming the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker the artist is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of ballet. His recent film called En Corps highlighted dancer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the étoile transitioned to artistic leader at this prestigious company, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, now on MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
An intense performance from this performer drives this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which arrives at this streaming service on 12 November. That night, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for viewers. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and standard formats of this performance are accessible.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative group utilize time effectively with this series of mini digital dramas, told in 90-second bursts on TikTok. The creators hail from various British locations and the premiere episode, created by Eilidh Nurse, includes the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A collaboration with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A YA novel co-written by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which combines the upheavals of adolescence with an imaginative journey based on its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in New York in recent years, it's on this performance service.
Fugaces
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. This talented performer this creator honors the legendary dancer with this production, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months accessible via Arte.tv.
