Top Digital Performance Choices for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After this writer's popular novel about an elderly man's road trip was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it featured several charming musical numbers by Sam Lee. Earlier this year, another musician Passenger provided the songs for the stage adaptation, which will relocate to London's theatre district in winter. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – including bonus material that were cut from the stage production and a collaboration from performer Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the musical narrator – is currently available to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
This performance group is giving this holiday tale a hip-hop spin this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at the famous venue. Looking back several years, the same organization transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
Hedda
The playwright relocates this theatrical work from historical Oslo to 1948 London and transforms Hedda into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation drawing from the story of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald leads this performer in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Accessible late November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a passion for dance. His recent film titled En Corps featured dancer the artist, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer became artistic leader at Paris Opera, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, now on the streaming service.
The Estate
A blistering turn from this performer powers the director's recent theatrical work, which comes to National Theatre at Home on mid-November. On that evening, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the accessibility organization the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for viewers. British Sign Language, audio-described and regular editions of the play are offered.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's emerging playwrights program collective create concise content with this collection of short online plays, delivered via brief segments on this digital service. The creators hail from around the UK and the first in the series, authored by Eilidh Nurse, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's this talented actor. A partnership with the media organization.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story co-written by the bestselling author and her family member was the basis for this youth-focused show, which combines the transformations of teenage years with a magical story drawing from its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in the American city in 2022, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the moniker earned by the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who gained popularity in that historical period. The artistic director Aina Alegre honors the legendary dancer with this production, captured at the international performance event in recent months streaming on the cultural platform.
