Top Online Stage Selections for The Coming Weeks
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When this writer's popular book about a retiree's road trip was transformed into last year's movie, it included a few charming tracks by artist Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger provided the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in the new year. Passenger's album of song renditions, called One for the Road – with bonus material that were cut from the stage production and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is ready to stream.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is giving this holiday tale an urban interpretation in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Looking back several years, Kate Prince's company transformed this beloved story with their ballet production. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright transfers the classic drama from 19th century Norway to 1948 London and transforms the main character into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining drawing from the experiences of award-winning actress this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald directs Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at this performance venue in the London borough. Available 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker this creator is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a passion for dance. His cinematic work titled En Corps highlighted ballerina the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the étoile turned dance director at Paris Opera, is featured with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on this online platform.
The Estate
A blistering turn from the actor drives this filmmaker's contemporary stage production, which arrives at the digital platform on 12 November. That night, to celebrate accessibility awareness and two and a half decades of the deaf-led charity the company, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for audience members. BSL-interpreted, narrated and regular editions of the play are offered.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's young talent initiative group utilize time effectively with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, told in 90-second bursts on this digital service. The playwrights represent around the UK and the premiere episode, created by the playwright, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A partnership with Rural Media.
Between the Lines
A YA novel jointly created by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the basis for this teenage production, which merges the upheavals of teenage years with a magical story inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in this US location in the past, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the nickname given to the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The artistic director this creator honors this icon with this performance, captured at the French dance festival earlier this year accessible via this online service.
