The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following Rachel Joyce's acclaimed book about an elderly man's road trip was adapted into last year's movie, it included several lovely musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger created the songs for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in the new year. This recording of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – including extra songs that didn't make the stage production and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is now accessible to stream.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
ZooNation is providing the classic story a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, this creative team transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Accessible through this streaming service.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright moves this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to post-war England and recasts the main character into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining based on the experiences of award-winning actress the film star. The director directs the actress in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Accessible 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is best known for his typically charming movies – but he additionally maintains a devotion to dance. His recent film called En Corps highlighted performer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the principal dancer turned artistic leader at Paris Opera, is featured through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through the streaming service.
The Property Drama
A powerful portrayal from this performer powers this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which arrives at this streaming service on the twelfth. During that time, to celebrate accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with real-time conversation for audience members. British Sign Language, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of this performance are offered.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's National Young Writers group make every minute count with this collection of short online plays, presented through brief segments on the social platform. The playwrights come from various British locations and the premiere episode, authored by the playwright, stars the acclaimed actor from this talented actor. A partnership with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the source for this youth-focused show, which combines the challenges of adolescence with an imaginative journey inspired by its main character's preferred reading. Performed in this US location in 2022, it's on BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the nickname earned by the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. This talented performer Aina Alegre celebrates the legendary dancer with this production, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year accessible via Arte.tv.
