The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following Rachel Joyce's bestselling book about an elderly man's travels was converted into a 2023 film, it showcased a few charming musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to the West End in the new year. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – with additional tracks that weren't included in the musical and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is ready to watch online.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is giving A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin during the holiday season, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Returning ten years, this creative team transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta transfers the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and transforms Hedda into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite based on the story of acclaimed performer the film star. This filmmaker leads the actress in the first staging at this performance venue in Richmond. Available the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a love of ballet. His recent film called En Corps starred ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the star performer became director of dance at Paris Opera, is documented with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from this performer fuels the director's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, to mark inclusive media events and 25 years of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for viewers. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the production are accessible.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's young talent initiative collective make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, told in short episodes on TikTok. The writers hail from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by the playwright, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's this talented actor. A collaboration with the media organization.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the source for this teenage production, which combines the challenges of growing up with a fantastical adventure drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in New York in 2022, it's streaming via this performance service.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the title earned by the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. This talented performer this creator honors this icon with this artistic work, captured at the French dance festival in recent months accessible via Arte.tv.
