Best Streaming Theatre Choices for This Month
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When this writer's popular story about an elderly man's road trip was adapted into last year's movie, it included several lovely tracks by artist Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the West End in winter. This recording of track versions, titled One for the Road – featuring extra songs that didn't make the stage production and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who played the musical narrator – is ready to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is presenting A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist during the holiday season, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Returning ten years, Kate Prince's company transformed this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright relocates Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and recasts the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in a reimagining based on the story of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. This filmmaker directs Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Orange Tree in this location. Available the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Director Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his typically charming movies – but he also has a passion for dance. His recent film titled En Corps featured ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose teacher Aurélie Dupont, the star performer turned dance director at the French institution, is featured through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, now on the streaming service.
The Estate
A powerful portrayal from the actor drives the director's recent theatrical work, which will be available on the digital platform on the twelfth. During that time, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for spectators. British Sign Language, narrated and standard formats of the production are available.
Mini Dramas
This organization's National Young Writers group utilize time effectively with these installments of mini digital dramas, delivered via 90-second bursts on TikTok. The writers hail from various British locations and the premiere episode, authored by this writer, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with the media organization.
Within the Pages
A young adult book jointly created by this celebrated writer and her young co-author was the source for this youth-focused show, which blurs the transformations of growing up with a fantastical adventure inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in this US location in 2022, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the title associated with the Spanish performer the legendary artist, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer this creator celebrates the legendary dancer with this production, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale earlier this year accessible via Arte.tv.
