Best Digital Theatre Selections for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following this writer's popular book about an elderly man's travels was converted into last year's movie, it featured a few charming tracks by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in the new year. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – including additional tracks that were cut from the musical and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is currently available to watch online.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is giving the classic story a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Rewinding ten years, the same organization revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright transfers Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to post-war England and recasts the main character into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining based on the experiences of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. The director leads this performer in the debut production at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Accessible 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Director Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his typically charming movies – but he possesses a passion for ballet. His recent film En Corps featured dancer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the star performer turned artistic leader at this prestigious company, is featured through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through the streaming service.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from the actor fuels this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on 12 November. That night, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for audience members. British Sign Language, audio-described and standard formats of the play are offered.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program collective create concise content with this series of short online plays, told in brief segments on the social platform. The playwrights represent various British locations and the first in the series, created by the playwright, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A partnership with the media organization.
Between the Lines
A young adult book jointly created by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the basis for this teenage production, which combines the transformations of adolescence with a magical story drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in the American city in 2022, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the nickname given to the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer this creator honors this icon with this production, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year streaming on Arte.tv.
