Best Online Theatre Picks for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When the author's bestselling novel about a senior's travels was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it featured multiple charming tracks by artist Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger provided the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which is moving to the West End in the new year. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – featuring extra songs that weren't included in the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is ready to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
ZooNation is presenting A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Looking back several years, this creative team reimagined this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Available from this streaming service.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta transfers the classic drama from historical Oslo to 1948 London and recasts the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining based on the experiences of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald leads the actress in the debut production at this performance venue in the London borough. Accessible 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker this creator is most famous for his typically charming movies – but he also has a devotion to performance art. His recent film called En Corps highlighted performer the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer became artistic leader at Paris Opera, is profiled through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on the streaming service.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar drives Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which will be available on this streaming service on mid-November. That night, to recognize accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for viewers. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the production are offered.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's National Young Writers team utilize time effectively with this collection of short online plays, presented through short episodes on the social platform. The creators represent various British locations and the initial installment, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features the performer known for Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A young adult book co-written by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the source for this high school musical, which combines the upheavals of growing up with a fantastical adventure drawing from its main character's preferred reading. Presented in New York in the past, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the title associated with the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The artistic director Aina Alegre celebrates the legendary dancer with this production, recorded during the international performance event earlier this year accessible via Arte.tv.
