Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When Rachel Joyce's acclaimed story about a senior's road trip was adapted into a 2023 film, it showcased several lovely songs by Sam Lee. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger created the songs for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in the new year. Passenger's album of track versions, One for the Road – including extra songs that were cut from the musical and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is currently available to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is giving A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin this winter, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Returning ten years, Kate Prince's company transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta moves this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and recasts Hedda into an ex-actress, in a reimagining based on the story of acclaimed performer Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald leads Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in this location. Streaming the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker this creator is best known for his typically charming movies – but he possesses a passion for dance. His cinematic work called En Corps starred ballerina this talented woman, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the étoile turned dance director at the French institution, is profiled through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on the streaming service.
The Estate
An intense performance from the actor powers the director's contemporary stage production, which comes to this streaming service on mid-November. That night, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a captioned digital presentation with interactive discussion for viewers. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the production are available.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's young talent initiative group create concise content with this collection of short online plays, told in brief segments on the social platform. The creators come from various British locations and the premiere episode, written by the playwright, stars the performer known for the experienced performer. A joint effort with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the source for this high school musical, which combines the transformations of growing up with a magical story based on its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in New York in recent years, it's on the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the nickname earned by the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this artistic work, captured at the French dance festival in recent months streaming on the cultural platform.
