Top Digital Stage Choices for November
Harold Fry's Unexpected Journey
After Rachel Joyce's popular novel about a senior's journey was adapted into last year's movie, it showcased multiple lovely tracks by the folk musician. In recent months, another musician Passenger delivered the music and lyrics for Chichester Festival theatre's production, which will transfer to the West End in winter. This recording of track versions, called One for the Road – featuring additional tracks that didn't make the theatrical show and a collaboration from Jack Wolfe, who acted as the musical narrator – is now accessible to view digitally.
Wonderland Tea Party
This performance group is giving this holiday tale an urban interpretation this winter, with this adaptation at Sadler's Wells. Rewinding ten years, the same organization revolutionized this beloved story with this Royal Ballet commission. Accessible through Digital Theatre.
The Hedda Adaptation
The playwright transfers Ibsen's play from historical Oslo to mid-century Britain and transforms the main character into an ex-actress, in a reimagining based on the experiences of Oscar-nominated actor this Hollywood legend. Hettie Macdonald directs this performer in the world premiere at the Orange Tree in the London borough. Accessible the end of the month.
Aurélie Dupont's Graceful Instants
French film-maker the artist is best known for his typically charming movies – but he also has a passion for ballet. His recent film En Corps highlighted ballerina this talented woman, whose teacher this celebrated artist, the étoile transitioned to dance director at Paris Opera, is profiled through amazing dance footage in the filmmaker's earlier work, currently available on the streaming service.
The Property Drama
A blistering turn from this performer drives Shaan Sahota's recent theatrical work, which comes to National Theatre at Home on mid-November. That night, to celebrate Captioning Awareness Week and 25 years of the accessibility organization the company, there's a subtitled online event with real-time conversation for viewers. British Sign Language, audio-described and standard formats of this performance are available.
Creative Shorts
This organization's emerging playwrights program group utilize time effectively with this series of short online plays, delivered via brief segments on TikTok. The creators hail from around the UK and the initial installment, written by the playwright, features the acclaimed actor from the experienced performer. A joint effort with this creative company.
Within the Pages
A young adult book jointly created by Jodi Picoult and her young co-author was the inspiration for this teenage production, which merges the upheavals of growing up with a magical story based on its protagonist's beloved book. Performed in New York in recent years, it's streaming via BroadwayHD.
Transient Times
"This Leader" was the moniker associated with the Spanish performer Carmen Amaya, who achieved fame in the late 1930s. The choreographer and dancer this creator celebrates this icon with this production, recorded during the Lyon Dance Biennale in recent months available through the cultural platform.
