Excellent Streaming Theatre Choices for November
The Remarkable Journey of Harold Fry
After this writer's bestselling book about a retiree's travels was adapted into last year's movie, it featured multiple lovely tracks by Sam Lee. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger delivered the songs for the theatrical version, which will relocate to the West End in the new year. Passenger's album of song renditions, One for the Road – with additional tracks that didn't make the stage production and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who portrayed the storytelling character – is now accessible to view digitally.
Alice's Tea Party
ZooNation is giving this holiday tale a contemporary twist this winter, with Ebony Scrooge at this renowned theatre. Rewinding ten years, this creative team transformed the Lewis Carroll classic with their ballet production. Available from the online platform.
Hedda
The playwright relocates this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and transforms Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a reimagining inspired by the story of Oscar-nominated actor Merle Oberon. This filmmaker directs the actress in the debut production at the Orange Tree in Richmond. Available 25-28 November.
Moments of Grace with Aurélie Dupont
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a passion for ballet. His recent film En Corps highlighted ballerina Marion Barbeau, whose guide the renowned dancer, the star performer became artistic leader at this prestigious company, is profiled through amazing dance footage in this documentary film, currently available on this online platform.
The Estate
A blistering turn from the actor fuels Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which will be available on the digital platform on the twelfth. On that evening, to recognize accessibility awareness and two and a half decades of the accessibility organization Stagetext, there's an accessible streaming experience with a live chat for viewers. BSL-interpreted, narrated and standard formats of the production are available.
Mini Dramas
This organization's young talent initiative collective make every minute count with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, told in brief segments on this digital service. The writers hail from different parts of Britain and the premiere episode, authored by the playwright, features the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A collaboration with Rural Media.
Reading Between Lines
A YA novel jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her teenage daughter was the source for this teenage production, which merges the upheavals of teenage years with an imaginative journey inspired by its heroine's favourite novel. Presented in the American city in 2022, it's streaming via the theatrical platform.
Fleeting Moments
"La Capitana" was the nickname earned by the flamenco dancer this celebrated figure, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. This talented performer the artist celebrates her with this production, filmed at the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months accessible via Arte.tv.
