Best Digital Theatre Picks for This Month
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's popular novel about an elderly man's journey was converted into a 2023 film, it featured a few lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the West End in the new year. The musician's collection of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that were cut from the musical and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is now accessible to watch online.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
ZooNation is giving the classic story an urban interpretation this winter, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Looking back a decade, the same organization revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Accessible through this streaming service.
Hedda Gabler
Tanika Gupta relocates the classic drama from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and transforms Hedda into an ex-actress, in a reimagining inspired by the life of award-winning actress this Hollywood legend. The director guides Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Available late November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Director Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for dance. His recent film En Corps featured performer Marion Barbeau, whose guide this celebrated artist, the principal dancer transitioned to dance director at Paris Opera, is featured through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on this online platform.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from the actor fuels the director's recent theatrical work, which will be available on the digital platform on mid-November. That night, to celebrate accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for spectators. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and regular editions of this performance are offered.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program collective make every minute count with this collection of short online plays, told in brief segments on the social platform. The creators hail from around the UK and the premiere episode, authored by the playwright, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's the experienced performer. A collaboration with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A young adult book collaboratively authored by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the basis for this youth-focused show, which combines the upheavals of adolescence with a fantastical adventure based on its main character's preferred reading. Staged in New York in recent years, it's on the theatrical platform.
Fugaces
"The Captain" was the nickname earned by the artistic talent the legendary artist, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. The artistic director this creator celebrates this icon with this artistic work, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year accessible via this online service.
