Top Online Performance Picks for The Coming Weeks
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When the author's popular story about a retiree's travels was adapted into a 2023 film, it showcased several beautiful musical numbers by the folk musician. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to London's theatre district in the new year. The musician's collection of track versions, titled One for the Road – including extra songs that were cut from the stage production and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is ready to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
ZooNation is providing this holiday tale a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with their production at the famous venue. Rewinding a decade, this creative team transformed this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Available from Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta transfers this theatrical work from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and changes the main character into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite inspired by the life of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker directs Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Available late November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker this creator is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he possesses a passion for dance. His recent film En Corps highlighted ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the principal dancer became artistic leader at Paris Opera, is documented through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
An intense performance from the actor fuels this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. On that evening, to celebrate inclusive media events and 25 years of the accessibility organization the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for spectators. BSL-interpreted, narrated and regular editions of the play are accessible.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's young talent initiative collective create concise content with these installments of mini digital dramas, told in 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights represent various British locations and the premiere episode, created by Eilidh Nurse, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's this talented actor. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel jointly created by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the basis for this youth-focused show, which merges the challenges of teenage years with an imaginative journey drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in this US location in 2022, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the moniker earned by the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who achieved fame in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer the artist celebrates her with this artistic work, filmed at the international performance event in recent months accessible via Arte.tv.