Excellent Online Stage Selections for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
Following the author's popular book about an elderly man's travels was converted into last year's movie, it showcased multiple beautiful musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the city's performance hub in the new year. This recording of musical interpretations, One for the Road – with bonus material that weren't included in the musical and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is now accessible to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting the classic story an urban interpretation in the coming months, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Looking back several years, Kate Prince's company revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright moves Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and transforms the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining drawing from the story of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. Hettie Macdonald leads the actress in the world premiere at this performance venue in Richmond. Streaming 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a love of dance. His recent film En Corps highlighted dancer the artist, whose mentor the renowned dancer, the étoile transitioned to director of dance at the French institution, is featured with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through this online platform.
The Estate
A blistering turn from this performer fuels the director's contemporary stage production, which will be available on the digital platform on mid-November. On that evening, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for spectators. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and noncaptioned versions of the play are offered.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program team create concise content with this collection of mini digital dramas, delivered via brief segments on the social platform. The playwrights represent around the UK and the initial installment, written by Eilidh Nurse, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's this talented actor. A partnership with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which combines the transformations of teenage years with an imaginative journey drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in New York in 2022, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. The artistic director the artist pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this production, filmed at the international performance event earlier this year accessible via Arte.tv.
