Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
When the author's popular novel about a retiree's road trip was transformed into a recent cinematic release, it showcased multiple beautiful musical numbers by the folk musician. More recently, singer-songwriter Passenger created the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will transfer to the city's performance hub in the new year. This recording of musical interpretations, called One for the Road – including extra songs that were cut from the stage production and a guest appearance from actor Jack Wolfe, who played the show's Balladeer – is currently available to stream.
Wonderland Tea Party
ZooNation is providing A Christmas Carol a hip-hop spin during the holiday season, with this adaptation at the famous venue. Rewinding a decade, the same organization reimagined Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with this dance adaptation. Available from Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright transfers the classic drama from late 19th-century Kristiania to mid-century Britain and changes Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in a rewrite based on the life of Oscar-nominated actor Merle Oberon. Hettie Macdonald leads Pearl Chanda in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Streaming the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker this creator is primarily recognized for his frequently lighthearted films – but he additionally maintains a devotion to dance. His 2022 drama titled En Corps highlighted ballerina this talented woman, whose guide this celebrated artist, the star performer turned artistic leader at this prestigious company, is documented via incredible artistic sequences in the filmmaker's earlier work, now on this online platform.
The Estate
An intense performance from Adeel Akhtar fuels this filmmaker's recent theatrical work, which arrives at this streaming service on mid-November. On that evening, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and a quarter century of the accessibility organization the company, there's a subtitled online event with interactive discussion for spectators. BSL-interpreted, descriptive audio and regular editions of this performance are offered.
Creative Shorts
Pentabus's young talent initiative team make every minute count with these installments of short online plays, presented through short episodes on this digital service. The creators represent different parts of Britain and the premiere episode, authored by this writer, stars the acclaimed actor from Gary Lewis. A partnership with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A YA novel collaboratively authored by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this teenage production, which blurs the challenges of growing up with a fantastical adventure inspired by its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in the American city in 2022, it's on BroadwayHD.
Fleeting Moments
"The Captain" was the nickname earned by the Spanish performer the legendary artist, who became a sensation in that historical period. This talented performer the artist honors the legendary dancer with this artistic work, captured at the international performance event earlier this year streaming on Arte.tv.
