Best Digital Performance Picks for This Month
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
Following the author's bestselling novel about a retiree's road trip was transformed into last year's movie, it included a few lovely songs by Sam Lee. In recent months, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the songs for the theatrical version, which will transfer to the West End in the new year. This recording of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – featuring bonus material that were cut from the theatrical show and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is now accessible to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is presenting the classic story an urban interpretation in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Looking back several years, this creative team reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from this streaming service.
Hedda
The playwright transfers this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and changes Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation inspired by the experiences of award-winning actress this Hollywood legend. The director directs the actress in the first staging at this performance venue in Richmond. Accessible late November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker this creator is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a love of performance art. His recent film En Corps starred dancer Marion Barbeau, whose guide this celebrated artist, the star performer transitioned to dance director at Paris Opera, is documented through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
A powerful portrayal from this performer fuels this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which will be available on the digital platform on 12 November. That night, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity this institution, there's a captioned digital presentation with real-time conversation for viewers. British Sign Language, narrated and noncaptioned versions of this performance are available.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program collective create concise content with this collection of short online plays, told in brief segments on TikTok. The writers hail from around the UK and the premiere episode, created by this writer, includes the performer known for Gary Lewis. A partnership with this creative company.
Within the Pages
A young adult book collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the inspiration for this teenage production, which merges the transformations of growing up with a fantastical adventure inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in the American city in recent years, it's available through this performance service.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the title associated with the artistic talent the legendary artist, who became a sensation in that historical period. This talented performer the artist honors the legendary dancer with this artistic work, captured at the French dance festival in recent months streaming on this online service.