Excellent Online Stage Choices for November
The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry
Following the author's bestselling story about a retiree's journey was adapted into a 2023 film, it featured multiple beautiful songs by artist Sam Lee. Earlier this year, another musician Passenger created the musical compositions for the stage adaptation, which is moving to the city's performance hub in the new year. The musician's collection of song renditions, One for the Road – featuring extra songs that weren't included in the stage production and a feature from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the storytelling character – is currently available to stream.
Alice's Tea Party
The dance company is giving this holiday tale an urban interpretation during the holiday season, with Ebony Scrooge at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding several years, the same organization reimagined this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through the online platform.
The Hedda Adaptation
This writer transfers Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to post-war England and changes the protagonist into a retired film celebrity, in an adaptation based on the life of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker leads Pearl Chanda in the first staging at the Orange Tree in this location. Available the end of the month.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
Cinematographer the artist is best known for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a love of dance. His recent film called En Corps starred ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose teacher the renowned dancer, the star performer became artistic leader at this prestigious company, is documented with stunning performance clips in the filmmaker's earlier work, streaming through MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
A powerful portrayal from Adeel Akhtar drives this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which arrives at the digital platform on 12 November. That night, to mark inclusive media events and two and a half decades of the deaf-led charity Stagetext, there's a subtitled online event with a live chat for viewers. BSL-interpreted, audio-described and noncaptioned versions of the production are available.
Creative Shorts
The theatre company's National Young Writers team make every minute count with this collection of brief theatrical pieces, delivered via 90-second bursts on the social platform. The playwrights hail from various British locations and the initial installment, created by Eilidh Nurse, includes the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A collaboration with this creative company.
Reading Between Lines
A teenage-focused story collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the source for this teenage production, which blurs the challenges of teenage years with an imaginative journey drawing from its protagonist's beloved book. Presented in New York in the past, it's on this performance service.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the nickname given to the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer this creator honors this icon with this production, captured at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months streaming on Arte.tv.
