Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When the author's acclaimed novel about a retiree's journey was transformed into a 2023 film, it featured multiple charming musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the stage adaptation, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in winter. The musician's collection of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – including bonus material that weren't included in the musical and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is currently available to stream.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is providing A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist this winter, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Looking back a decade, Kate Prince's company revolutionized this beloved story with their ballet production. Available from the online platform.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta moves this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and recasts Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining based on the experiences of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Accessible late November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Director Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps featured dancer this talented woman, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the étoile turned director of dance at Paris Opera, is documented with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on this online platform.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from the actor fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which arrives at this streaming service on mid-November. That night, to celebrate inclusive media events and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for audience members. Signed, narrated and standard formats of the production are offered.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's National Young Writers group utilize time effectively with this collection of mini digital dramas, delivered via brief segments on this digital service. The writers hail from around the UK and the initial installment, written by the playwright, stars the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A joint effort with the media organization.
Reading Between Lines
A young adult book co-written by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this youth-focused show, which merges the transformations of teenage years with a magical story based on its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in this US location in the past, it's streaming via this performance service.
Transient Times
"La Capitana" was the moniker earned by the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in that historical period. The artistic director Aina Alegre pays tribute to this icon with this artistic work, filmed at the French dance festival during the current year accessible via Arte.tv.
