The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
When Rachel Joyce's bestselling story about a retiree's road trip was adapted into a 2023 film, it featured multiple beautiful musical numbers by artist Sam Lee. More recently, another musician Passenger provided the musical compositions for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in January. This recording of song renditions, called One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that didn't make the stage production and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is currently available to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is presenting the classic story a contemporary twist this winter, with their production at this renowned theatre. Returning a decade, Kate Prince's company reimagined this beloved story with their ballet production. Accessible through this streaming service.
Hedda
The playwright transfers the classic drama from historical Oslo to post-war England and transforms Hedda into an ex-actress, in an adaptation drawing from the experiences of award-winning actress Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald directs the actress in the first staging at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Available late November.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his typically charming movies – but he additionally maintains a devotion to dance. His cinematic work En Corps starred dancer this talented woman, whose guide the renowned dancer, the étoile turned dance director at this prestigious company, is profiled through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, now on this online platform.
The Inheritance Story
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which comes to National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to celebrate inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's a captioned digital presentation with a live chat for spectators. Signed, descriptive audio and regular editions of the play are available.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's young talent initiative group make every minute count with this collection of mini digital dramas, presented through short episodes on this digital service. The playwrights hail from different parts of Britain and the initial installment, authored by this writer, includes the performer known for Gary Lewis. A collaboration with the media organization.
Between the Lines
A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this high school musical, which blurs the upheavals of growing up with a fantastical adventure inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in this US location in the past, it's on this performance service.
Fugaces
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. This talented performer Aina Alegre honors her with this performance, recorded during the international performance event earlier this year accessible via the cultural platform.
