The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following this writer's acclaimed book about an elderly man's road trip was adapted into a 2023 film, it included several lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. In recent months, another musician Passenger created the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the West End in January. Passenger's album of song renditions, called One for the Road – with extra songs that didn't make the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is now accessible to watch online.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is providing the classic story a hip-hop spin in the coming months, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Rewinding several years, Kate Prince's company revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta relocates the classic drama from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and transforms Hedda into an ex-actress, in a reimagining inspired by the story of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald leads this performer in the first staging at this performance venue in Richmond. Streaming 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Cinematographer this creator is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a devotion to dance. His 2022 drama called En Corps featured performer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor the renowned dancer, the principal dancer turned artistic leader at this prestigious company, is profiled through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on the streaming service.
The Estate
An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar fuels the director's contemporary stage production, which comes to this streaming service on mid-November. That night, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for audience members. BSL-interpreted, narrated and regular editions of the play are offered.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's young talent initiative group utilize time effectively with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, told in short episodes on TikTok. The writers hail from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by this writer, includes the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A partnership with this creative company.
Within the Pages
A YA novel co-written by the bestselling author and her family member was the basis for this high school musical, which merges the challenges of growing up with a magical story drawing from its main character's preferred reading. Performed in the American city in recent years, it's on BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the title given to the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer the artist pays tribute to her with this production, recorded during the international performance event earlier this year accessible via this online service.
