Excellent Online Performance Selections for The Coming Weeks
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
Following the author's bestselling book about an elderly man's road trip was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it showcased multiple charming musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger created the songs for the theatrical version, which is moving to the city's performance hub in winter. This recording of track versions, called One for the Road – including additional tracks that didn't make the musical and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is now accessible to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is providing A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist this winter, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Returning a decade, this creative team transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright transfers the classic drama from 19th century Norway to post-war England and recasts the main character into an ex-actress, in an adaptation based on the life of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. Hettie Macdonald directs Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in this location. Available the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker this creator is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he possesses a passion for dance. His cinematic work titled En Corps starred performer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the star performer transitioned to director of dance at the French institution, is featured through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, currently available on the streaming service.
The Estate
A blistering turn from the actor fuels Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which comes to the digital platform on mid-November. That night, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for spectators. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of this performance are available.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's National Young Writers group make every minute count with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, told in brief segments on this digital service. The playwrights hail from around the UK and the premiere episode, created by Eilidh Nurse, features the acclaimed actor from this talented actor. A collaboration with Rural Media.
Between the Lines
A YA novel jointly created by the bestselling author and her young co-author was the source for this youth-focused show, which merges the upheavals of adolescence with a fantastical adventure drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in this US location in 2022, it's on this performance service.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the nickname associated with the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. This talented performer Aina Alegre honors the legendary dancer with this production, captured at the international performance event in recent months streaming on this online service.
