Excellent Digital Stage Picks for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When the author's bestselling novel about an elderly man's travels was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it featured several lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger provided the songs for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in the new year. Passenger's album of song renditions, called One for the Road – including extra songs that were cut from the musical and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is ready to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is providing the classic story a hip-hop spin this winter, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Rewinding ten years, Kate Prince's company revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright transfers the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and transforms the main character into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining inspired by the story of award-winning actress this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald guides this performer in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Streaming the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Director Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a devotion to performance art. His recent film titled En Corps starred ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose guide the renowned dancer, the principal dancer transitioned to dance director at the French institution, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on the streaming service.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from the actor fuels the director's recent theatrical work, which arrives at this streaming service on 12 November. On that evening, to mark accessibility awareness and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group this institution, there's a captioned digital presentation with interactive discussion for viewers. Signed, narrated and regular editions of this performance are available.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program collective make every minute count with these installments of short online plays, delivered via 90-second bursts on this digital service. The playwrights hail from around the UK and the first in the series, written by this writer, stars the performer known for the experienced performer. A collaboration with Rural Media.
Between the Lines
A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the basis for this high school musical, which combines the challenges of growing up with a fantastical adventure inspired by its main character's preferred reading. Presented in the American city in recent years, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the moniker associated with the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer this creator celebrates the legendary dancer with this artistic work, recorded during the international performance event during the current year available through this online service.
