The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following the author's popular story about a retiree's travels was adapted into a 2023 film, it featured multiple beautiful musical numbers by Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. The musician's collection of musical interpretations, One for the Road – with extra songs that were cut from the stage production and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is now accessible to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is providing the classic story a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with their production at the famous venue. Looking back a decade, the same organization revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda
The playwright transfers the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and changes the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite drawing from the experiences of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald directs Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in this location. Available late November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director the artist is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a passion for dance. His 2022 drama En Corps starred performer this talented woman, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the étoile became artistic leader at this prestigious company, is profiled with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on this online platform.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from the actor drives the director's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to recognize inclusive media events and a quarter century of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for audience members. Signed, narrated and noncaptioned versions of the play are offered.
Mini Dramas
This organization's emerging playwrights program collective make every minute count with these installments of short online plays, delivered via short episodes on TikTok. The writers hail from various British locations and the premiere episode, written by Eilidh Nurse, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A partnership with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A young adult book co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the source for this youth-focused show, which combines the transformations of teenage years with a fantastical adventure based on its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in New York in the past, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the nickname given to the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. The artistic director the artist celebrates the legendary dancer with this artistic work, filmed at the French dance festival during the current year accessible via the cultural platform.
