Top Digital Performance Picks for The Coming Weeks
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
When the author's bestselling story about a retiree's journey was converted into a recent cinematic release, it featured a few beautiful songs by artist Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger created the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in the new year. This recording of track versions, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that weren't included in the theatrical show and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is now accessible to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is giving the classic story a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with their production at the famous venue. Returning a decade, Kate Prince's company transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
This writer moves Ibsen's play from 19th century Norway to post-war England and recasts Hedda into an ex-actress, in a rewrite based on the experiences of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. The director guides Pearl Chanda in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in this location. Available the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a love of ballet. His 2022 drama En Corps highlighted ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer transitioned to artistic leader at Paris Opera, is profiled with stunning performance clips in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, streaming through this online platform.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from this performer drives this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which will be available on National Theatre at Home on 12 November. On that evening, to recognize accessibility awareness and 25 years of the accessibility organization this institution, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for audience members. Signed, narrated and noncaptioned versions of the play are available.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's young talent initiative collective create concise content with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, told in short episodes on the social platform. The playwrights hail from different parts of Britain and the first in the series, authored by Eilidh Nurse, stars the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A collaboration with the media organization.
Within the Pages
A YA novel co-written by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the inspiration for this high school musical, which combines the upheavals of teenage years with a fantastical adventure based on its main character's preferred reading. Performed in New York in the past, it's available through BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who gained popularity in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer this creator honors the legendary dancer with this performance, recorded during the international performance event during the current year streaming on this online service.