Excellent Online Performance Selections for The Coming Weeks
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
After the author's popular story about a retiree's road trip was adapted into a 2023 film, it showcased several beautiful musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, singer-songwriter Passenger created the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. This recording of song renditions, called One for the Road – featuring bonus material that weren't included in the stage production and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is now accessible to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting this holiday tale an urban interpretation in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at the famous venue. Returning several years, Kate Prince's company reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
Tanika Gupta transfers Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and transforms the main character into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation based on the story of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker guides the actress in the first staging at this performance venue in the London borough. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his typically charming movies – but he also has a love of performance art. His recent film titled En Corps highlighted ballerina this talented woman, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the étoile turned dance director at the French institution, is featured with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar powers Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on the twelfth. That night, to celebrate inclusive media events and a quarter century of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for audience members. British Sign Language, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of this performance are offered.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program group create concise content with this collection of short online plays, presented through short episodes on this digital service. The writers come from around the UK and the initial installment, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features the performer known for the experienced performer. A joint effort with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A young adult book collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the source for this teenage production, which combines the upheavals of growing up with a fantastical adventure based on its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in New York in the past, it's on BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the title earned by the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the late 1930s. This talented performer Aina Alegre honors her with this artistic work, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year accessible via the cultural platform.
