The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
After this writer's popular book about a senior's travels was adapted into a 2023 film, it showcased multiple charming tracks by Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger created the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in the new year. The musician's collection of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – including additional tracks that didn't make the musical and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is currently available to watch online.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is providing the classic story a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding ten years, Kate Prince's company revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta relocates this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and transforms the main character into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining based on the story of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker leads the actress in the world premiere at this performance venue in the London borough. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director the artist is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for dance. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted performer this talented woman, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the étoile became artistic leader at Paris Opera, is profiled through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on this online platform.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from Adeel Akhtar powers this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which comes to National Theatre at Home on mid-November. During that time, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's a captioned digital presentation with interactive discussion for viewers. BSL-interpreted, narrated and standard formats of the play are accessible.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program group create concise content with these installments of mini digital dramas, delivered via 90-second bursts on this digital service. The playwrights come from different parts of Britain and the first in the series, written by Eilidh Nurse, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel co-written by the bestselling author and her young co-author was the source for this youth-focused show, which merges the upheavals of adolescence with an imaginative journey drawing from its main character's preferred reading. Staged in the American city in the past, it's on BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the nickname associated with the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who became a sensation in the late 1930s. The artistic director Aina Alegre honors the legendary dancer with this production, captured at the international performance event during the current year accessible via Arte.tv.
