Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After the author's bestselling book about a retiree's road trip was transformed into a 2023 film, it featured multiple beautiful musical numbers by Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger created the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to the West End in the new year. The musician's collection of song renditions, titled One for the Road – with additional tracks that were cut from the stage production and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is currently available to stream.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
ZooNation is providing A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin during the holiday season, with this adaptation at this renowned theatre. Looking back several years, the same organization transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on this streaming service.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta moves the classic drama from 19th century Norway to post-war England and recasts Hedda into a retired film celebrity, in a rewrite inspired by the experiences of acclaimed performer the film star. The director directs this performer in the first staging at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Streaming 25-28 November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
Director Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a passion for dance. His 2022 drama titled En Corps highlighted performer Marion Barbeau, whose mentor this celebrated artist, the étoile transitioned to director of dance at this prestigious company, is featured via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, streaming through the streaming service.
The Estate
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar powers the director's recent theatrical work, which comes to this streaming service on 12 November. That night, to mark accessibility awareness and 25 years of the deaf-led charity the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with interactive discussion for spectators. Signed, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the production are available.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's National Young Writers group make every minute count with this series of short online plays, delivered via brief segments on TikTok. The writers come from various British locations and the premiere episode, created by this writer, stars Outlander and Billy Elliot's this talented actor. A collaboration with the media organization.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story jointly created by the bestselling author and her teenage daughter was the source for this youth-focused show, which combines the challenges of teenage years with a fantastical adventure inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in New York in recent years, it's on BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the moniker associated with the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. This talented performer Aina Alegre pays tribute to this icon with this artistic work, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months streaming on this online service.
