Best Digital Performance Picks for This Month
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When this writer's acclaimed book about an elderly man's travels was converted into a 2023 film, it included multiple lovely songs by artist Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in the new year. This recording of song renditions, titled One for the Road – with bonus material that weren't included in the musical and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is ready to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting this holiday tale an urban interpretation during the holiday season, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company transformed this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright transfers this theatrical work from historical Oslo to 1948 London and recasts the main character into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite based on the life of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. The director leads this performer in the first staging at the Orange Tree in this location. Accessible 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Director Cédric Klapisch is best known for his typically charming movies – but he additionally maintains a devotion to dance. His 2022 drama titled En Corps featured dancer the artist, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the principal dancer turned dance director at the French institution, is featured through amazing dance footage in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on the streaming service.
The Estate
A blistering turn from this performer fuels the director's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, 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 regular editions of the production are offered.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's National Young Writers group utilize time effectively with this series of mini digital dramas, told in short episodes on this digital service. The creators represent around the UK and the premiere episode, authored by the playwright, features the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A partnership with the media organization.
Between the Lines
A YA novel co-written by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the inspiration for this teenage production, which combines the challenges of adolescence with an imaginative journey based on its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in New York in recent years, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the title associated with the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer the artist celebrates her with this performance, captured at the French dance festival during the current year streaming on Arte.tv.
