Excellent Digital Theatre Selections for This Month
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
After Rachel Joyce's acclaimed book about an elderly man's travels was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it included several lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger created the songs for the stage adaptation, which will transfer to the West End in the new year. The musician's collection of track versions, called One for the Road – featuring bonus material that were cut from the theatrical show and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is ready to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is giving this holiday tale an urban interpretation this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at the famous venue. Rewinding several years, Kate Prince's company transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Accessible through the online platform.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright relocates Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and recasts the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite based on the experiences of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. The director leads this performer in the debut production at the Orange Tree in this location. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his typically charming movies – but he possesses a devotion to performance art. His 2022 drama called En Corps featured dancer this talented woman, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer turned director of dance at Paris Opera, is profiled via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, currently available on the streaming service.
The Inheritance Story
A powerful portrayal from the actor fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which comes to this streaming service on the twelfth. That night, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for audience members. British Sign Language, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of this performance are available.
Art Flicks
The theatre company's young talent initiative group make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, presented through 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights hail from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with the media organization.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this teenage production, which combines the challenges of adolescence with a fantastical adventure inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in the American city in recent years, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the nickname earned by the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in that historical period. The artistic director Aina Alegre honors her with this production, captured at the French dance festival during the current year streaming on this online service.