Best Online Theatre Selections for The Coming Weeks
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following the author's bestselling novel about a senior's travels was converted into last year's movie, it included several charming musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. Earlier this year, another musician Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in the new year. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – featuring extra songs that were cut from the stage production and a guest appearance from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is currently available to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is giving A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist this winter, with their production at this renowned theatre. Rewinding a decade, Kate Prince's company transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Streaming on the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
Tanika Gupta moves Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and recasts the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining based on the experiences of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald leads Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Accessible late November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he possesses a passion for ballet. His 2022 drama En Corps highlighted performer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer became director of dance at the French institution, is documented with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on the streaming service.
The Property Drama
A powerful portrayal from this performer drives the director's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to celebrate accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for audience members. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and standard formats of the production are available.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's National Young Writers group utilize time effectively with this collection of mini digital dramas, delivered via 90-second bursts on this digital service. The writers hail from around the UK and the initial installment, created by Eilidh Nurse, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A collaboration with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A teenage-focused story jointly created by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the basis for this teenage production, which blurs the transformations of adolescence with a fantastical adventure based on its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in this US location in the past, it's available through this performance service.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the title given to the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer the artist celebrates her with this production, filmed at the international performance event during the current year streaming on Arte.tv.
