The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When the author's acclaimed book about an elderly man's travels was converted into a recent cinematic release, it showcased multiple charming musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger delivered the songs for the stage adaptation, which will relocate to the West End in the new year. This recording of song renditions, titled One for the Road – featuring extra songs that weren't included in the stage production and a guest appearance from Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is now accessible to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is providing the classic story a hip-hop spin this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at the famous venue. Looking back a decade, Kate Prince's company revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright transfers this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and recasts the main character into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation drawing from the experiences of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in Richmond. Available 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a devotion to dance. His 2022 drama titled En Corps starred ballerina the artist, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the star performer became director of dance at the French institution, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
A blistering turn from this performer drives this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which comes to the digital platform on 12 November. On that evening, to recognize Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for audience members. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and noncaptioned versions of this performance are available.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's National Young Writers group utilize time effectively with this collection of short online plays, told in short episodes on the social platform. The creators represent around the UK and the initial installment, created by the playwright, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A joint effort with this creative company.
Within the Pages
A young adult book collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the source for this teenage production, which merges the challenges of teenage years with an imaginative journey inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in New York in 2022, it's on the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"La Capitana" was the moniker given to the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The artistic director this creator pays tribute to her with this performance, captured at the international performance event in recent months available through Arte.tv.
