Excellent Online Theatre Selections for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
Following this writer's popular story about an elderly man's travels was adapted into a 2023 film, it showcased multiple lovely tracks by Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger created the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the West End in the new year. Passenger's album of song renditions, One for the Road – with additional tracks that were cut from the musical and a guest appearance from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is ready to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, this creative team reimagined the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from the online platform.
Hedda
The playwright relocates the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and changes the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining inspired by the story of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald leads the actress in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Accessible 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker the artist is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he additionally maintains a passion for dance. His recent film En Corps starred ballerina the artist, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the étoile became director of dance at Paris Opera, is profiled via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, now on the streaming service.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar powers this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. During that time, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for audience members. BSL-interpreted, narrated and standard formats of the production are offered.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's National Young Writers collective create concise content with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, presented through brief segments on TikTok. The creators represent different parts of Britain and the premiere episode, written by Eilidh Nurse, features the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this teenage production, which combines the challenges of growing up with a fantastical adventure inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in this US location in 2022, it's on BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the nickname given to the artistic talent this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in that historical period. This talented performer the artist pays tribute to her with this artistic work, filmed at the French dance festival during the current year available through the cultural platform.
