Excellent Online Stage Choices for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's bestselling novel about an elderly man's road trip was converted into last year's movie, it included several beautiful tracks by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, another musician Passenger provided the songs for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to London's theatre district in January. This recording of musical interpretations, One for the Road – including bonus material that didn't make the theatrical show and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who played the show's Balladeer – is now accessible to watch online.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is giving the classic story an urban interpretation this winter, with their production at the famous venue. Rewinding a decade, Kate Prince's company revolutionized the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
Hedda
Tanika Gupta moves the classic drama from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and recasts the protagonist into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite inspired by the story of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the world premiere at this performance venue in the London borough. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is best known for his typically charming movies – but he also has a passion for performance art. His recent film En Corps highlighted ballerina the artist, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the principal dancer turned dance director at this prestigious company, is profiled with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
A powerful portrayal from the actor powers Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on the twelfth. That night, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for spectators. BSL-interpreted, narrated and noncaptioned versions of the play are accessible.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's National Young Writers team make every minute count with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, presented through short episodes on TikTok. The writers hail from various British locations and the first in the series, created by this writer, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A joint effort with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A young adult book jointly created by the bestselling author and her family member was the basis for this teenage production, which blurs the challenges of adolescence with a fantastical adventure based on its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in the American city in the past, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The artistic director Aina Alegre celebrates her with this artistic work, recorded during the French dance festival during the current year available through Arte.tv.
