Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
Following this writer's acclaimed story about a retiree's road trip was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it showcased several beautiful musical numbers by Sam Lee. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger provided the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the West End in January. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – including extra songs that weren't included in the theatrical show and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is now accessible to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is providing A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Looking back several years, the same organization transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright moves the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and transforms the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite inspired by the life of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald leads Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Streaming late November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Director this creator is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a love of ballet. His recent film called En Corps highlighted ballerina the artist, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the étoile became director of dance at this prestigious company, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
An intense performance from the actor drives this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which will be available on this streaming service on mid-November. On that evening, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with real-time conversation for viewers. Signed, narrated and standard formats of the play are available.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative group utilize time effectively with this series of mini digital dramas, told in brief segments on this digital service. The playwrights hail from different parts of Britain and the first in the series, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A joint effort with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the source for this high school musical, which blurs the transformations of adolescence with a fantastical adventure drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in the American city in recent years, it's on BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the moniker associated with the artistic talent the legendary artist, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. This talented performer the artist pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this performance, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale during the current year streaming on Arte.tv.
