Excellent Streaming Theatre Picks for This Month
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's popular book about a retiree's road trip was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it included a few lovely musical numbers by Sam Lee. In recent months, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in the new year. The musician's collection of song renditions, One for the Road – including additional tracks that were cut from the stage production and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is currently available to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is presenting A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation in the coming months, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Looking back a decade, the same organization revolutionized this beloved story with their ballet production. Accessible through this streaming service.
Hedda
The playwright relocates the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and transforms Hedda into an ex-actress, in a rewrite drawing from the story of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker guides this performer in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Available the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his typically charming movies – but he additionally maintains a passion for dance. His cinematic work called En Corps featured dancer this talented woman, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the principal dancer transitioned to director of dance at the French institution, is documented with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, currently available on this online platform.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from this performer powers this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on mid-November. That night, to celebrate accessibility awareness and 25 years of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for audience members. Signed, audio-described and regular editions of the production are available.
Mini Dramas
This organization's emerging playwrights program collective make every minute count with this series of mini digital dramas, presented through 90-second bursts on TikTok. The playwrights hail from different parts of Britain and the initial installment, authored by the playwright, stars the performer known for Gary Lewis. A collaboration with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A young adult book collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the source for this youth-focused show, which merges the transformations of teenage years with an imaginative journey based on its main character's preferred reading. Performed in this US location in the past, it's on BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"La Capitana" was the nickname given to the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who gained popularity in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer the artist honors her with this production, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year accessible via Arte.tv.
