Top Digital Performance Picks for The Coming Weeks
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When this writer's acclaimed novel about a senior's journey was adapted into a 2023 film, it featured a few lovely musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. Earlier this year, another musician Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the West End in January. This recording of track versions, One for the Road – with additional tracks that were cut from the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is currently available to watch online.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting the classic story a hip-hop spin this winter, with their production at this renowned theatre. Looking back ten years, the same organization reimagined this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from the online platform.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta transfers this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and changes the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a reimagining based on the story of Oscar-nominated actor Merle Oberon. The director directs the actress in the debut production at this performance venue in Richmond. Streaming 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker this creator is most famous for his typically charming movies – but he also has a devotion to performance art. His cinematic work titled En Corps highlighted performer the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer turned artistic leader at the French institution, is featured through amazing dance footage in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on the streaming service.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from this performer drives this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which comes to the digital platform on 12 November. On that evening, to celebrate inclusive media events and a quarter century of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's a subtitled online event with real-time conversation for spectators. Signed, narrated and regular editions of the production are available.
Creative Shorts
This organization's emerging playwrights program group create concise content with this collection of short online plays, told in 90-second bursts on TikTok. The creators hail from around the UK and the premiere episode, authored by the playwright, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Between the Lines
A YA novel jointly created by the bestselling author and her young co-author was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which combines the upheavals of growing up with a fantastical adventure based on its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in this US location in the past, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Fugaces
"La Capitana" was the moniker given to the artistic talent the legendary artist, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The artistic director the artist pays tribute to the legendary dancer with this performance, captured at the international performance event earlier this year accessible via the cultural platform.
