Excellent Digital Performance Choices for The Coming Weeks
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following this writer's bestselling book about a retiree's road trip was converted into last year's movie, it included several lovely tracks by Sam Lee. In recent months, another musician Passenger provided the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which will relocate to the West End in winter. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – with bonus material that didn't make the theatrical show and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is ready to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
The dance company is giving this holiday tale a hip-hop spin during the holiday season, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Looking back ten years, Kate Prince's company reimagined this beloved story with their ballet production. Available from this streaming service.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright relocates this theatrical work from historical Oslo to 1948 London and recasts Hedda into an ex-actress, in a rewrite based on the story of acclaimed performer the film star. The director directs the actress in the first staging at the Orange Tree in this location. Available late November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is best known for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for performance art. His cinematic work titled En Corps starred performer Marion Barbeau, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the star performer transitioned to dance director at Paris Opera, is featured through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, currently available on the streaming service.
The Inheritance Story
A blistering turn from the actor fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which will be available on the digital platform on the twelfth. On that evening, to mark inclusive media events and 25 years of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for spectators. Signed, narrated and standard formats of this performance are accessible.
Art Flicks
This organization's young talent initiative team make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, delivered via brief segments on this digital service. The creators represent various British locations and the initial installment, created by this writer, includes the acclaimed actor from this talented actor. A joint effort with this creative company.
Within the Pages
A YA novel jointly created by the bestselling author and her family member was the source for this youth-focused show, which blurs the transformations of adolescence with an imaginative journey inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in 2022, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the moniker given to the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. This talented performer the artist celebrates her with this performance, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months available through Arte.tv.
