Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
Following this writer's acclaimed story about a retiree's travels was adapted into a 2023 film, it featured a few beautiful musical numbers by Sam Lee. In recent months, another musician Passenger created the musical compositions for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will relocate to the city's performance hub in the new year. Passenger's album of musical interpretations, titled One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that weren't included in the musical and a feature from actor Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is currently available to view digitally.
The Mad Hatter's Tea Party
ZooNation is providing A Christmas Carol an urban interpretation during the holiday season, with their production at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding a decade, the same organization reimagined this beloved story with their ballet production. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
Hedda Gabler
The playwright transfers this theatrical work from late 19th-century Kristiania to post-war England and recasts Hedda into a former Hollywood star, in an adaptation inspired by the experiences of acclaimed performer this Hollywood legend. This filmmaker directs this performer in the world premiere at this performance venue in Richmond. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont: Instants of Grace
French film-maker Cédric Klapisch is most famous for his often romantic comedies – but he also has a devotion to ballet. His recent film titled En Corps highlighted dancer this talented woman, whose guide this celebrated artist, the étoile turned director of dance at the French institution, is documented through amazing dance footage in Klapisch's 2010 documentary, currently available on MarqueeTV.
The Inheritance Story
A blistering turn from this performer fuels Shaan Sahota's contemporary stage production, which arrives at National Theatre at Home on mid-November. On that evening, to recognize inclusive media events and 25 years of the inclusion-focused group the company, there's a captioned digital presentation with real-time conversation for viewers. Signed, narrated and standard formats of the production are offered.
Mini Dramas
Pentabus's young talent initiative collective make every minute count with these installments of brief theatrical pieces, told in 90-second bursts on this digital service. The writers represent around the UK and the premiere episode, created by the playwright, includes Outlander and Billy Elliot's Gary Lewis. A joint effort with Rural Media.
Within the Pages
A YA novel co-written by Jodi Picoult and her family member was the basis for this high school musical, which blurs the challenges of adolescence with a fantastical adventure based on its protagonist's beloved book. Staged in New York in 2022, it's on this performance service.
Fugaces
"The Captain" was the title earned by the flamenco dancer Carmen Amaya, who became a sensation in the pre-war era. The choreographer and dancer Aina Alegre honors this icon with this artistic work, captured at the international performance event in recent months accessible via this online service.
