Best Digital Theatre Picks for November
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When this writer's popular book about an elderly man's travels was converted into last year's movie, it included several charming songs by Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the West End in the new year. This recording of song renditions, One for the Road – including additional tracks that were cut from the stage production and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is ready to view digitally.
Wonderland Tea Party
The dance company is giving the classic story a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding several years, Kate Prince's company transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Streaming on this streaming service.
Hedda
The playwright relocates this theatrical work from historical Oslo to 1948 London and transforms the main character into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation drawing from the story of acclaimed performer the film star. This filmmaker directs Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in this location. Accessible the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Cinematographer this creator is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a devotion to dance. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted performer this talented woman, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the étoile turned artistic leader at this prestigious company, is documented through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through the streaming service.
The Estate
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar powers this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on 12 November. On that evening, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for viewers. BSL-interpreted, narrated and noncaptioned versions of the production are offered.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program team utilize time effectively with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, told in short episodes on TikTok. The writers hail from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by the playwright, stars the performer known for the experienced performer. A collaboration with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A young adult book co-written by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the basis for this teenage production, which blurs the challenges of teenage years with an imaginative journey inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in New York in 2022, it's streaming via this performance service.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the moniker associated with the artistic talent this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer this creator celebrates her with this production, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year available through this online service.
