The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
After Rachel Joyce's acclaimed book about a retiree's road trip was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it included a few beautiful musical numbers by Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the West End in the new year. Passenger's album of track versions, titled One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that weren't included in the theatrical show and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is currently available to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
ZooNation is giving this holiday tale an urban interpretation in the coming months, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Looking back several years, this creative team reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with their ballet production. Available from this streaming service.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta transfers the classic drama from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and transforms the protagonist into an ex-actress, in an adaptation inspired by the life of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. The director leads this performer in the first staging at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Available late November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Director Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his typically charming movies – but he possesses a love of performance art. His cinematic work En Corps highlighted dancer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the étoile transitioned to dance director at this prestigious company, is documented with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on this online platform.
The Estate
A blistering turn from this performer fuels this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on mid-November. During that time, to mark inclusive media events and 25 years of the deaf-led charity the company, there's a captioned digital presentation with interactive discussion for spectators. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and regular editions of the play are accessible.
Mini Dramas
This organization's emerging playwrights program collective create concise content with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, presented through brief segments on this digital service. The playwrights represent various British locations and the initial installment, created by the playwright, features the performer known for this talented actor. A collaboration with the media organization.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel jointly created by this celebrated writer and her family member was the basis for this high school musical, which blurs the transformations of teenage years with a fantastical adventure based on its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in recent years, it's on this performance service.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the nickname given to the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who achieved fame in that historical period. This talented performer Aina Alegre celebrates her with this production, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year available through Arte.tv.
