Excellent Digital Stage Picks for This Month
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
After this writer's popular book about an elderly man's journey was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it featured several beautiful musical numbers by the folk musician. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger created the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which is moving to the city's performance hub in the new year. Passenger's album of track versions, titled One for the Road – with additional tracks that didn't make the musical and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the musical narrator – is currently available to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is giving the classic story an urban interpretation during the holiday season, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding ten years, the same organization transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright moves Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and recasts the main character into an ex-actress, in a reimagining inspired by the experiences of award-winning actress the film star. Hettie Macdonald guides this performer in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in this location. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for dance. His 2022 drama En Corps featured performer this talented woman, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the star performer became director of dance at the French institution, is documented through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
A powerful portrayal from the actor fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which comes to this streaming service on mid-November. On that evening, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for audience members. British Sign Language, narrated and regular editions of the play are offered.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program collective make every minute count with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via 90-second bursts on the social platform. The writers represent around the UK and the first in the series, written by this writer, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's this talented actor. A joint effort with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel co-written by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the basis for this high school musical, which merges the transformations of teenage years with a fantastical adventure inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in this US location in 2022, it's on the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"La Capitana" was the moniker given to the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre honors her with this performance, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year streaming on the cultural platform.
