Best Digital Stage Picks for The Coming Weeks
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
Following Rachel Joyce's acclaimed book about a senior's travels was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it included a few lovely songs by artist Sam Lee. In recent months, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which will transfer to London's theatre district in January. This recording of track versions, called One for the Road – including extra songs that were cut from the musical and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is ready to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
The dance company is providing the classic story a hip-hop spin this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Looking back several years, Kate Prince's company revolutionized Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Streaming on the online platform.
Hedda Gabler
This writer moves this theatrical work from 19th century Norway to mid-century Britain and recasts the main character into an ex-actress, in a reimagining inspired by the life of award-winning actress this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker guides the actress in the first staging at this performance venue in the London borough. Available late November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his typically charming movies – but he also has a passion for ballet. His 2022 drama En Corps starred performer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher Aurélie Dupont, the principal dancer transitioned to director of dance at this prestigious company, is documented with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Property Drama
An intense performance from this performer powers this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on mid-November. On that evening, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the deaf-led charity the company, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for audience members. Signed, narrated and noncaptioned versions of the play are accessible.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's emerging playwrights program team utilize time effectively with this series of short online plays, delivered via 90-second bursts on the social platform. The creators come from different parts of Britain and the first in the series, written by this writer, stars the performer known for the experienced performer. A joint effort with this creative company.
Between the Lines
A young adult book collaboratively authored by the bestselling author and her family member was the basis for this youth-focused show, which combines the transformations of growing up with an imaginative journey inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Staged in New York in the past, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the title given to the artistic talent Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the pre-war era. This talented performer the artist celebrates this icon with this artistic work, filmed at the international performance event earlier this year available through this online service.
