The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
After Rachel Joyce's bestselling novel about an elderly man's journey was converted into a 2023 film, it included several charming songs by artist Sam Lee. Earlier this year, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which is moving to London's theatre district in January. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – with additional tracks that didn't make the musical and a guest appearance from performer Jack Wolfe, who acted as the show's Balladeer – is currently available to watch online.
Alice's Tea Party
This performance group is presenting A Christmas Carol a contemporary twist in the coming months, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Returning a decade, the same organization reimagined this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Streaming on Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
Tanika Gupta transfers the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to 1948 London and transforms Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite based on the story of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker directs Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in this location. Streaming 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Cinematographer Cédric Klapisch is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of dance. His 2022 drama titled En Corps starred dancer Marion Barbeau, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the star performer transitioned to director of dance at this prestigious company, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in this documentary film, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
A powerful portrayal from this performer fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on mid-November. On that evening, to mark Captioning Awareness Week and two and a half decades of the deaf-led charity the company, there's an accessible streaming experience with real-time conversation for audience members. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and standard formats of this performance are accessible.
Art Flicks
Pentabus's National Young Writers group utilize time effectively with these installments of short online plays, delivered via 90-second bursts on TikTok. The creators come from various British locations and the initial installment, written by the playwright, features Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A collaboration with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story co-written by this celebrated writer and her teenage daughter was the inspiration for this teenage production, which combines the transformations of adolescence with an imaginative journey drawing from its main character's preferred reading. Presented in this US location in 2022, it's available through the theatrical platform.
Transient Times
"The Captain" was the title associated with the Spanish performer this celebrated figure, who gained popularity in the pre-war era. The artistic director this creator celebrates this icon with this production, captured at the French dance festival during the current year available through the cultural platform.
