Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When the author's bestselling story about a senior's road trip was transformed into a 2023 film, it featured several charming musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the songs for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – including bonus material that weren't included in the theatrical show and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the musical narrator – is ready to stream.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is providing this holiday tale an urban interpretation in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Looking back ten years, the same organization revolutionized this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
This writer relocates this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and changes Hedda into an ex-actress, in a rewrite inspired by the story of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. The director leads Pearl Chanda in the debut production at this performance venue in this location. Streaming 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a devotion to performance art. His recent film En Corps starred ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the star performer transitioned to dance director at the French institution, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Estate
An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar fuels Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which arrives at this streaming service on 12 November. That night, to mark accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity the company, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for viewers. British Sign Language, audio-described and regular editions of the production are available.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's National Young Writers group create concise content with this collection of short online plays, told in brief segments on the social platform. The creators represent around the UK and the premiere episode, written by Eilidh Nurse, stars the performer known for Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A young adult book co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the basis for this high school musical, which merges the upheavals of adolescence with a fantastical adventure inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in New York in recent years, it's on BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the moniker earned by the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in the late 1930s. The artistic director Aina Alegre pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this production, captured at the international performance event earlier this year accessible via Arte.tv.
