Top Online Performance Choices for This Month
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After Rachel Joyce's popular book about an elderly man's journey was converted into last year's movie, it featured several lovely songs by artist Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will transfer to London's theatre district in the new year. The musician's collection of track versions, titled One for the Road – including additional tracks that were cut from the musical and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is ready to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting this holiday tale an urban interpretation in the coming months, with their production at this renowned theatre. Rewinding ten years, this creative team revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Accessible through this streaming service.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright transfers the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and transforms the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation inspired by the story of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald leads Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Available the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he possesses a passion for ballet. His cinematic work titled En Corps starred performer the artist, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer became artistic leader at this prestigious company, is profiled with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on this online platform.
The Estate
An intense performance from this performer powers Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which will be available on this streaming service on mid-November. During that time, to celebrate accessibility awareness and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for viewers. British Sign Language, narrated and noncaptioned versions of the production are available.
Creative Shorts
This organization's National Young Writers group make every minute count with this series of short online plays, delivered via brief segments on this digital service. The playwrights come from around the UK and the initial installment, authored by this writer, includes the acclaimed actor from this talented actor. A collaboration with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the source for this teenage production, which merges the challenges of adolescence with a magical story drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in this US location in recent years, it's on BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the title associated with the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer this creator honors her with this production, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months streaming on Arte.tv.