Best Digital Stage Selections for November
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's acclaimed book about a retiree's journey was converted into last year's movie, it featured multiple beautiful musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger created the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. This recording of track versions, called One for the Road – with bonus material that didn't make the stage production and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is now accessible to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting this holiday tale a hip-hop spin in the coming months, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Looking back several years, the same organization transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
This writer moves Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and changes Hedda into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation drawing from the life of Oscar-nominated actor Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald leads Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Available the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director this creator is most famous for his typically charming movies – but he possesses a passion for dance. His 2022 drama En Corps starred performer this talented woman, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the principal dancer turned artistic leader at this prestigious company, is featured with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on the streaming service.
The Inheritance Story
An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar drives this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which comes to the digital platform on the twelfth. On that evening, to mark inclusive media events and a quarter century of the accessibility organization this institution, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for spectators. British Sign Language, narrated and standard formats of the production are accessible.
Mini Dramas
This organization's young talent initiative group make every minute count with these installments of short online plays, told in short episodes on this digital service. The writers come from various British locations and the first in the series, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features the acclaimed actor from this talented actor. A joint effort with the media organization.
Reading Between Lines
A young adult book jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the basis for this high school musical, which merges the challenges of growing up with a fantastical adventure based on its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in recent years, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"This Leader" was the moniker associated with the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The artistic director this creator honors her with this artistic work, captured at the French dance festival during the current year accessible via Arte.tv.
