The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following the author's popular novel about an elderly man's journey was adapted into a recent cinematic release, it showcased several charming tracks by Sam Lee. More recently, fellow folk artist Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for the theatrical version, which is moving to London's theatre district in winter. The musician's collection of track versions, called One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that didn't make the theatrical show and a collaboration from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the storytelling character – is ready to view digitally.
Wonderland Tea Party
The dance company is giving this holiday tale a contemporary twist in the coming months, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Returning ten years, Kate Prince's company transformed Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this Royal Ballet commission. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
Tanika Gupta moves the classic drama from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and recasts the main character into an ex-actress, in a reimagining based on the experiences of acclaimed performer the film star. Hettie Macdonald guides this performer in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Streaming late November.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a love of dance. His cinematic work En Corps featured ballerina this talented woman, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the étoile turned dance director at the French institution, is profiled with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, now on this online platform.
The Estate
A blistering turn from this performer drives Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which will be available on this streaming service on mid-November. During that time, to mark inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for viewers. British Sign Language, descriptive audio and standard formats of the play are accessible.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's National Young Writers collective make every minute count with this series of mini digital dramas, told in short episodes on the social platform. The writers represent around the UK and the premiere episode, written by the playwright, features the performer known for Gary Lewis. A joint effort with the media organization.
Within the Pages
A young adult book co-written by the bestselling author and her family member was the inspiration for this teenage production, which merges the upheavals of adolescence with a fantastical adventure inspired by its main character's preferred reading. Performed in this US location in the past, it's streaming via this performance service.
Fugaces
"This Leader" was the nickname associated with the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer the artist pays tribute to her with this production, captured at the French dance festival in recent months streaming on this online service.
