Best Streaming Performance Selections for This Month
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After the author's bestselling novel about a retiree's road trip was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it included multiple charming tracks by Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger delivered the songs for the theatrical version, which will transfer to London's theatre district in January. The musician's collection of track versions, called One for the Road – including additional tracks that weren't included in the musical and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is ready to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting the classic story a contemporary twist in the coming months, with their production at the famous venue. Rewinding a decade, Kate Prince's company reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
Hedda
The playwright relocates the classic drama from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and changes the protagonist into an ex-actress, in an adaptation inspired by the experiences of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker leads Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Streaming late November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Director the artist is best known for his typically charming movies – but he additionally maintains a passion for performance art. His recent film En Corps highlighted dancer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the star performer transitioned to dance director at this prestigious company, is profiled via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
A powerful portrayal from this performer drives Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. On that evening, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for spectators. British Sign Language, narrated and regular editions of the production are accessible.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's National Young Writers team utilize time effectively with this series of brief theatrical pieces, presented through brief segments on TikTok. The playwrights come from various British locations and the premiere episode, written by Eilidh Nurse, features the performer known for Gary Lewis. A partnership with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A young adult book co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the source for this high school musical, which merges the transformations of teenage years with a magical story based on its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in New York in recent years, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the nickname given to the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in that historical period. The artistic director this creator pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this performance, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months streaming on Arte.tv.
