Top Digital Performance Picks for This Month
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After this writer's bestselling novel about an elderly man's road trip was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it included several beautiful musical numbers by Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger delivered the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will transfer to London's theatre district in January. The musician's collection of track versions, One for the Road – with extra songs that were cut from the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is currently available to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
The dance company is presenting A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin this winter, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta transfers this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and transforms Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation inspired by the life of award-winning actress the film star. This filmmaker guides this performer in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Accessible 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director the artist is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of performance art. His cinematic work called En Corps featured performer Marion Barbeau, whose guide the renowned dancer, the star performer transitioned to dance director at this prestigious company, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, now on the streaming service.
The Inheritance Story
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar fuels the director's contemporary stage production, which arrives at the digital platform on 12 November. That night, to mark accessibility awareness and 25 years of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for viewers. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and standard formats of the production are accessible.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program group create concise content with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, presented through short episodes on the social platform. The writers hail from various British locations and the first in the series, created by this writer, stars the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.
Within the Pages
A young adult book jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the basis for this high school musical, which merges the transformations of growing up with an imaginative journey based on its main character's preferred reading. Performed in the American city in 2022, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the nickname given to the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer this creator pays tribute to her with this artistic work, filmed at the French dance festival earlier this year available through this online service.
