Excellent Streaming Theatre Picks for This Month
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
Following Rachel Joyce's bestselling story about a retiree's journey was transformed into last year's movie, it showcased a few lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. In recent months, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which will transfer to the West End in winter. The musician's collection of track versions, titled One for the Road – including bonus material that were cut from the musical and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is now accessible to stream.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting the classic story an urban interpretation this winter, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Available from the online platform.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta moves the classic drama from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and changes the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining drawing from the experiences of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. The director leads Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Accessible 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a devotion to performance art. His 2022 drama called En Corps featured performer the artist, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer turned dance director at the French institution, is documented with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
A powerful portrayal from the actor drives Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which comes to this streaming service on 12 November. On that evening, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the inclusion-focused group this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for audience members. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and standard formats of the production are available.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative group make every minute count with this series of short online plays, told in short episodes on the social platform. The creators represent various British locations and the premiere episode, authored by this writer, stars the performer known for the experienced performer. A joint effort with the media organization.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which blurs the challenges of adolescence with a magical story based on its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in New York in 2022, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the nickname earned by the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in that historical period. The artistic director Aina Alegre celebrates the legendary dancer with this artistic work, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months available through Arte.tv.
