Best Digital Stage Picks for The Coming Weeks
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
Following this writer's popular story about a retiree's road trip was converted into last year's movie, it included multiple beautiful songs by artist Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which is moving to the West End in winter. This recording of track versions, called One for the Road – featuring bonus material that were cut from the stage production and a feature from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is ready to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
ZooNation is giving A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist this winter, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Returning several years, the same organization transformed this beloved story with their ballet production. Accessible through the online platform.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright relocates the classic drama from historical Oslo to 1948 London and transforms the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining inspired by the life of acclaimed performer the film star. The director directs Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Accessible late November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a love of performance art. His 2022 drama En Corps featured ballerina this talented woman, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer transitioned to dance director at this prestigious company, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, streaming through this online platform.
The Estate
A blistering turn from the actor fuels Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on 12 November. That night, to recognize accessibility awareness and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's a captioned digital presentation with real-time conversation for audience members. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the play are offered.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's National Young Writers group make every minute count with this series of short online plays, told in brief segments on the social platform. The playwrights represent different parts of Britain and the first in the series, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features the performer known for this talented actor. A joint effort with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the basis for this high school musical, which merges the challenges of growing up with a magical story drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Performed in New York in recent years, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"This Leader" was the title earned by the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in that historical period. The choreographer and dancer the artist pays tribute to her with this performance, recorded during the French dance festival in recent months accessible via this online service.