The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
After Rachel Joyce's acclaimed book about a senior's road trip was transformed into last year's movie, it featured multiple lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. In recent months, singer-songwriter Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which will relocate to London's theatre district in January. This recording of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – featuring bonus material that weren't included in the theatrical show and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is currently available to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
The dance company is providing A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin this winter, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Looking back ten years, the same organization transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
Tanika Gupta relocates the classic drama from 19th century Norway to post-war England and transforms the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite based on the story of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Streaming the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker this creator is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he possesses a passion for ballet. His recent film En Corps featured performer Marion Barbeau, whose guide Aurélie Dupont, the étoile became dance director at Paris Opera, is documented through amazing dance footage in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on the streaming service.
The Estate
An intense performance from this performer powers the director's recent theatrical work, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on mid-November. During that time, to celebrate accessibility awareness and a quarter century of the deaf-led charity the company, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for audience members. British Sign Language, narrated and noncaptioned versions of this performance are offered.
Mini Dramas
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program group make every minute count with these installments of mini digital dramas, told in 90-second bursts on the social platform. The writers come from various British locations and the first in the series, authored by this writer, includes the performer known for Gary Lewis. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Reading Between Lines
A young adult book co-written by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the basis for this high school musical, which combines the transformations of growing up with an imaginative journey based on its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in New York in 2022, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"This Leader" was the moniker given to the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer this creator honors the legendary dancer with this production, recorded during the French dance festival in recent months available through Arte.tv.
