Best Digital Theatre Picks for This Month
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When the author's bestselling book about an elderly man's travels was converted into last year's movie, it featured multiple charming musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the West End in January. This recording of track versions, One for the Road – featuring extra songs that were cut from the musical and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is now accessible to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is giving this holiday tale a hip-hop spin in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at the famous venue. Returning a decade, Kate Prince's company reimagined this beloved story with their ballet production. Streaming on the online platform.
Hedda
This writer transfers this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and transforms the protagonist into an ex-actress, in an adaptation based on the experiences of award-winning actress the film star. This filmmaker directs the actress in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Streaming 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Director this creator is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a devotion to ballet. His 2022 drama En Corps highlighted performer the artist, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the star performer transitioned to director of dance at Paris Opera, is documented through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar powers Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which will be available on this streaming service on the twelfth. That night, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's a captioned digital presentation with real-time conversation for spectators. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and regular editions of this performance are accessible.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program collective make every minute count with these installments of short online plays, told in 90-second bursts on this digital service. The creators come from around the UK and the premiere episode, created by the playwright, features the performer known for this talented actor. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Between the Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by the bestselling author and her family member was the basis for this teenage production, which combines the challenges of teenage years with a fantastical adventure based on its main character's preferred reading. Staged in this US location in the past, it's on BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the title associated with the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in that historical period. This talented performer Aina Alegre celebrates this icon with this performance, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year streaming on the cultural platform.
