Excellent Streaming Stage Selections for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After this writer's acclaimed story about an elderly man's travels was transformed into a 2023 film, it showcased multiple lovely musical numbers by the folk musician. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger provided the music and lyrics for the stage adaptation, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in January. Passenger's album of track versions, One for the Road – including bonus material that didn't make the musical and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the musical narrator – is currently available to watch online.
Wonderland Tea Party
ZooNation is providing this holiday tale an urban interpretation this winter, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Looking back ten years, the same organization transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with this dance adaptation. Streaming on the online platform.
Hedda
This writer relocates Ibsen's play from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and changes the protagonist into an ex-actress, in a reimagining inspired by the life of Oscar-nominated actor the film star. Hettie Macdonald guides the actress in the debut production at the Richmond theatre in the London borough. Available the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Director Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he also has a passion for performance art. His cinematic work En Corps starred ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose mentor Aurélie Dupont, the star performer turned director of dance at Paris Opera, is documented with stunning performance clips in this documentary film, currently available on the streaming service.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from Adeel Akhtar powers the director's recent theatrical work, which comes to National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for viewers. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and noncaptioned versions of the play are available.
Creative Shorts
This organization's young talent initiative team create concise content with these installments of short online plays, delivered via short episodes on TikTok. The creators hail from various British locations and the initial installment, authored by Eilidh Nurse, features the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A joint effort with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by the bestselling author and her young co-author was the basis for this youth-focused show, which combines the upheavals of adolescence with an imaginative journey inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in this US location in 2022, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the nickname earned by the flamenco dancer the legendary artist, who became a sensation in that historical period. This talented performer Aina Alegre honors this icon with this performance, filmed at the international performance event in recent months available through Arte.tv.
