Best Online Stage Choices for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When this writer's popular story about an elderly man's road trip was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it included several charming tracks by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which is moving to London's theatre district in January. The musician's collection of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – featuring bonus material that were cut from the musical and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is currently available to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
ZooNation is providing the classic story a hip-hop spin during the holiday season, with their production at this renowned theatre. Returning several years, this creative team revolutionized this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta moves this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and transforms Hedda into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation drawing from the life of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. This filmmaker guides Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Orange Tree in this location. Streaming 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker this creator is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a passion for performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps highlighted dancer the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer turned director of dance at the French institution, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, streaming through this online platform.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar drives this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on 12 November. On that evening, to recognize accessibility awareness and 25 years of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for viewers. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and standard formats of the production are accessible.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's National Young Writers group make every minute count with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, told in 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights represent various British locations and the first in the series, created by this writer, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A partnership with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A young adult book jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the basis for this youth-focused show, which merges the transformations of adolescence with a magical story inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in New York in 2022, it's on the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"This Leader" was the nickname given to the artistic talent this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the late 1930s. The artistic director Aina Alegre honors her with this performance, captured at the French dance festival during the current year available through this online service.
