Best Digital Performance Selections for The Coming Weeks
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When this writer's bestselling story about a retiree's travels was adapted into a 2023 film, it featured several beautiful tracks by Sam Lee. Earlier this year, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the West End in January. The musician's collection of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – featuring bonus material that weren't included in the musical and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is currently available to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is presenting A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation this winter, with their production at this renowned theatre. Returning ten years, Kate Prince's company revolutionized this beloved story with this dance adaptation. Available from the online platform.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta transfers this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and changes the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation based on the experiences of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. Hettie Macdonald guides this performer in the first staging at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Available late November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker the artist is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a passion for ballet. His recent film titled En Corps starred performer this talented woman, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the star performer became artistic leader at the French institution, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, now on this online platform.
The Estate
A blistering turn from this performer fuels Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on 12 November. On that evening, to mark inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for audience members. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and standard formats of this performance are offered.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's National Young Writers group utilize time effectively with these installments of short online plays, presented through short episodes on TikTok. The creators hail from around the UK and the first in the series, authored by the playwright, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this high school musical, which merges the transformations of teenage years with a magical story based on its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in this US location in the past, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"This Leader" was the title earned by the artistic talent the legendary artist, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. This talented performer Aina Alegre celebrates her with this artistic work, captured at the French dance festival in recent months streaming on this online service.
